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The unclued lights (one of two words, and one of three) when preceded by the same word (which has to be discovered) reveal words (in one case, a non-word which is almost a foot) or phrases all of which are listed in Brewer, with some also listed in Chambers. Ignore all hyphens.   Across 7    Losing core of drive, rant and go off line (6) 11    Not starting continental deer, say, or veal dish (10) 13    Sudden increases of bitterns’ calls (5) 14    Employing you, I hear, even in espionage (5) 15    Sign away big business arrangement — there are the overheads!

The unclued lights (one of two words), individually or as three pairs, are of a kind.   Across   9    Aussie’s error with fine paintbrush. Correct! (10, hyphened) 11    Ten-nil reverse.

The unclued lights, one of two words, are of a kind, verifiable in Brewer.   Across   1    After the outskirts of Barnsley, overtake on road round town (6) 7    Series for bikers? (6) 13    Regularly burn options and release (5) 14    Like a Peruvian, having completed filming?

The unclued lights, (two of two words), individually or as two pairs, are of a kind, verifiable in Brewer 19th edition. Elsewhere, ignore one accent.   Across   11 Jersey, perhaps, one’s left with (6) 12 Bangers for men like Ben Gunn (7) 14 Poor Ben repressing shout of joy for girl shedding tears (5) 15 Donne is out facing a side that’s short (5, two words) 16 Unusual countdown — not out — an endless milk supply?

The unclued lights (all of two or three words, some hyphened and all confirmed in Chambers) can be arranged into a consecutive sequence. Each light includes a different word which has to be represented in just one unchecked square. Across 4 General beginning to network as a gamble whenever in charge (11, hyphened) 11 Very keen on plan outside platform (7) 13 Vehicle in France is a decrepit crate (9, two words) 14 Symbols of a Stoic philosophical principle (5) 19 Relative crushes (7, two words) 21 First half of game in one’s own home (4) 23 Rouses, getting active by noon during Northern holiday (7) 24 Queen’s French degree (4) 25 Food for cattle – almost kilo each, roughly (7, hyphened) 30 Peevish about truffle (7) 31 Spoke – on the phone?

This week’s puzzle breaks away from the traditional thematic puzzle. Instead, here is an alphabetical jigsaw for solvers to tackle. Clues are presented in strict alphabetical order of their solutions which begin with the letters indicated from A through to Z. Solvers have to assign each solution to its correct place in the grid.   A He discriminates about spirit (6) A Embryonic formation developed Naomi (5) B Telephoned by a criminal — that’s unacceptable (13, three words) C Professional in Eire after trouble with work unit (10, two words) C One Q stamp (4) C Two left in front of stagecoach (6) D Satisfaction from starting Doc’s enigmatic clue (7) E Give support to Cockney’s losing nag?

The unclued lights, either individually or as a pair, are of a kind. Ignore one accent.

The unclued lights, five of which are correctly numbered, are of a kind. Ignore one accent. Chambers does not include the solution at 29D.

The unclued lights (one of two words and another hyphened) can be arranged to form a word pyramid of 3 to 11 letters, adding one letter and making an anagram step by step.   Across   11    Demands performances from the past?

The unclued lights (two of two words), individually or as pairs, are of a kind. Elsewhere, ignore one accent.   Across   9    Aromatic fragrance from front half of royal residence (4) 11    How embroiderers’ work fell apart — without any trouble (10) 12    The best spinners? (4) 16    Loved one short moment in the air, almost (5) 20    The first way to acknowledge on paper?