‘40/37/1A’, as he has been called, was born in 28 (two words) and died in 30/36. He was a reluctant ‘guest’ at 16’s twenty-seventh birthday party. 22 and 40 combine to form an anagram of the name of one of his works, while the puzzle’s title suggests the name of another. His surname appears as
Four unclued lights are thematic and are defined by two others. They are found in The 21 and 2 (also the singular of a fifth unclued light). Another unclued light is partly thematic, yet another was a high officer, whilst a final pair show status. One clued light is an abbreviation. Across 11 Thankless daughter
The unclued lights (individually or one pair) are of a kind. But, before entry into the grid, all but one has to be adapted figuratively speaking, so that one or two characters appear in an unchecked square. Across 4 Most Britons could become members of a band (11) 11 I’ll join regiment under
Unclued lights are of a kind, including one of two words, all listed in Chambers or Oxford (the required spelling of 12 across is given by both dictionaries). One clued light can be rearranged to form a possible two-word description of each unclued light and must be highlighted. Across 1 A certain confusion with church
One of the unclued entries (two words) can be followed by each of the others (two of three words, one of two words), according to Brewer. Across 1 Clean turns into crashes – rash? (8) 8 What goes up, to go down like a lead balloon? (4) 14 Sinn Fein resisted revolutionary drinks (7)
The unclued lights share a common feature at least once, different in each case. Across 7 Liechtenstein test about roses and orchids, say (6) 13 Dot’s second kiss (5) 14 Paragons left out for plans (5) 15 Shave with iodine in Eastern part of China (7) 17 Right to hold gun overturned? Confirmation’s needed
1A (hyphened) suggests a word which, with changes to its 7D 33, becomes the four other words (including a name) suggested by the remaining unclued lights (including a pair). The word will appear in the completed grid and must be shaded. Across 7 Outburst of song from tailor (3) 11 Lid of fryer accepted
Seven unclued entries had the same relationship to an eighth (appearing as the two other unclued lights). Across 1 Tease females after tea (5) 9 Misrepresentation of man in notes from St Paul? (10) 11 Celebrated beginnings of little individuals, in a way (5, hyphened) 12 Plonkers heading off abroad for a breather (7)
The unclued lights are of a kind, verifiable in Brewer. Across 11 Oil-well cap adjusted as ornamentation (10, two words) 13 Some entertainer, dynamic, but socially inept (5) 14 Horseman’s additional clause (5) 15 Half-scores I have in short are nerve-racking (7) 18 Wicket that is most unplayable for a batsman? (6) 19 Jack’s
It is the centenary of a daring feat. Unclued lights (two of two words) include two surnames, two locations (two pairs) and the aptly positioned name of a key item (a pair). Ignore an apostrophe. Across 1 Matronage almost outraged Lily (8) 6 Appear briefly and go quietly (4) 12 Toolmaker out of Alaska
Clues for ten thematically linked entries (all single words) have been left out. Across 9 Hot-rod awry? — fancy not being this (10) 14 Jackass regularly rejected 60s music (3) 18 Behind in award, finally going ahead (5) 20 Get better poet to enter competition (7, two words) 22 Venture around the City, not
Clues are presented in strict alphabetical order of their solutions. Solvers have to assign the solutions to their correct places in the grid jigsaw-fashion. A) A French messenger’s unending rage (4) Unaltered first principle that’s non-British (4, two words) Far off (4) B) Litter from Mark outside vehicle (8) C) Sinclair gets off
The unclued lights are of a kind, including one hyphened, all confirmed in Chambers except for 8 across, which is in Collins. Elsewhere, ignore two accents. Across 11 How mud moves like grease, carrying weight (6) 12 Arab American backs musical (6) 17 Recycle rubbish fellow’s left (5) 18 Lawyer with wine for old
Unclued lights name a man born on 18 May; his position; his son; and (singly or correctly paired, two of two words) some of his predecessors. One unclued light does double duty. Across 1 Listless and irrational in a sort of pit (6) 10 Played in new group, keeping time with skill (7) 11
The unclued lights, four of two words, individually or as a pair, are of a kind. Across 11 After hint turned up, end of match had leftist outwitted (7) 12 Problem with French name turning page (6) 13 January not starting pleasant round island — likely to be soaked? (9, three words) 14 Break-time
Clockwise round the grid from 6 run the names (9,5,7,6,8,7,8) of the leading members of a group. The unchecked and corner letters could make SILVER INVENTORS RUN AROUND and 18 is an anagram of the group’s name (two words). An English version of the name (two words) the group gave to a seminal work will
Doc writes: welcome to Smurf as our third new compiler joining our team. One unclued light, the heart of which is of essence, is linked with eight other unclued lights, verifiable in Brewer. Two further unclued lights are appositely characteristic. One other light is abbreviated. Ignore an apostrophe. Across 4 No can do?
The unclued lights (one of two words) share a feature, different in each case, and one is a past participle. One of the clued solutions shares this feature but is not as long and should be highlighted. One other solution is an acronym. Across 5 Army doctor’s business supported by wife’s capital (6) 10
The second and fourth letters of six unclued lights (defined by surplus single words in six clues) form a set whose name is cryptically suggested by the remaining pair. Across 1 Acknowledged 500 vatu due (6) 5 Raptors seek rats chandler set free (8) 10 Seabird collecting books about one UK fleet? No way!
Eight unclued entries are of a kind. A 9-letter word for their position must be highlighted in the grid. Across 1 Am being harassed by society celebs (8, two words) 5 Idiots half-heartedly following British and Russian decrees (6) 9 Surer 4, strangely unsure (10) 14 Fitting carpet, ignoring odd bits (3) 16 Nobody
