Two clues are without definitions; their answers form the name of a person with a leading part in four works whose titles read clockwise round the perimeter. The title of another work involving the person, concealed in one row, must be highlighted. Letters in corner squares and those adjacent to them could make A FAB
The unclued lights (one hyphened and another a novel which is listed in Chambers Crossword Dictionary) display a similar feature — a few of the clued solutions do so too, though to a lesser extent. Elsewhere, ignore an apostrophe. Across 1 Slim, young, lithe person – hot! Just tops! (5) 6 Hosting
The theme word is 29 down, which defines each of the other unclued lights (including one of two words) in one way or another. All unclued lights are entered in a thematically appropriate manner. Across 1 A posh French novelist covers good French region (8) 6 Divine sun? Relax, it’s most excellent (6) 10
A phrase, formed by four unclued lights, incorporates a definition of the other unclued lights and an indication of the way in which they are entered. Two unclued lights are hyphened. Across 7 Nun, see, has to thank saint (6) 12 Rude man I’d sadly not held in high regard (9)
The unclued Across lights (Individually or as a pair) are defined by the unclued Down lights (individually or as a pair). Across 1 Consistent growth, as an unflappable batsman? (14, two words) 11 Dull-grey pelt (5) 12 Apparently futile flower (4) 13 Gay Tory awkwardly embracing Republican (5) 14
Clockwise round the grid from 37 runs a quotation plus its source (3,3,5,8,8,5,2,3,6,2,3,4) suggesting the outcome of 2. Remaining unclued lights, combined and subjected to 2, identify the author (three words). Elsewhere, ignore an accent. Across 8 Garden cheers New World mammals (8) 10 Green and half-green bacteria (5, two words) 12 Lag Ivy
Four unclued lights can be arranged to form an eight-word excerpt from a quotation (in ODQ). One of these lights provides a cryptic indication of each of the other unclued lights. Each of thirteen clues comprises a definition and a hidden consecutive jumble of the answer including one extra letter; the extras spell the name
The unclued lights (two of two words) are to be linked with one of the clued lights in translation. All resulting phrases, one doubly hyphened, can be confirmed in Chambers or Brewer. Across 1 Roots out – the meal is ready (7, two words) 6 Hood cleans out, applying pressure (7,
Two words form the name of a fictional 28, described by his creator as a ‘22A/31/26’. Remaining across unclued lights are associated with the first word and down ones with the second. Elsewhere, ignore an accent. Across 1 Jackanapes swimming away from Jamaica belly-flops (8) 6 Taxmen laugh at seventy retired coppers (6)
In six answers the wordplay ignores an item. These items (two of them identical) are not listed as specific 27 of 22 in Chambers, unlike the other unclued entries. Across 1 Extra thin pins cleaned up with this? (5) 6 One that’ll teach you a measure of warmth (8) 12
Four of the unclued lights (one of two words) and an unclued pair are of a kind, and can become the remaining unclued lights, including a pair. Across 1 This song of praise would become heathen with a change of note (5) 6 Failure of old skinflint at university (7, hyphened) 11
The unclued lights (including one of three words, one of two words, and one hyphened) form two thematic groups in the grid. They consist of a theme word, four lights which it defines in one sense, and three which it defines in another. A fourth example of this latter group, part of an unclued light,
In nine clues, cryptic indications omit reference to parts of answers; these parts must be highlighted, to reveal a definition applicable to each of the five members of the perimeter cordon, reading clockwise, and two unclued lights. Letters in corner squares and those adjacent to them could make TEAM NEAR GAPS. Two of the perimeter’s
The unclued lights are of a kind; the ones Across are one theme, and those Down (one of two words) on another related theme. Solvers must highlight another ‘Down’ theme-word hidden diagonally in the final grid. Across 1 Patching tatty topper for bed (8) 12 Triumphant delight returning pie to roofless depot
Seven unclued lights (one hyphened) are 23: 7A + 17 + 40 + 5 + 6 + 31 = 36. Ignore one accent. Elsewhere, ignore an apostrophe and two accents. Across 1 Half per cent off haircut (11, two words) 11 Girl crafty in conversation (6) 13 Lunatic ran through crazy Swiss town
In each of eleven clues there is an added letter in the definition part. These letters, in clue order, spell two words, each of which is a definition of an unclued light. The lights in question, as synonymous terms, indicate the way in which the other unclued lights are supplied. Two unclued lights consist of
Fourteen solutions begin with the same letter as their clues. These letters in order are the initial letters of the twelve words of a 2014 quotation and the two initials of its author. The unclued lights reveal this quotation in full and the author’s name. Across 1 This reflex conceals what ends up
Each of sixteen clues contains one misprinted letter in the definition part. Corrections of misprints spell the name (three words) of a 1A, contents of which are given by five unclued lights (including two as a pair). The 1A’s name also describes the location in the grid of its contents in relation to two other
Chambers 2014 is certainly not recommended this week theme-wise! But Chambers 2011 is. Across 1 Cuckoo born to South Australian ox that’s extinct (12) 10 Lure cut according in arty style (4) 14 Some old film category starts from next year (3) 15 Selfish actions making priest go mad
