The unclued lights (individually or four pairs) lead to a word or phrase which includes a thematic component. Across 1 Shetland viol berceuse regularly appearing for Zoroastrians (7)6 New guest admitting the French Dravidian speakers (7)11 Group of eight with leader of orchestra around court (6)14 Audibly criticise Aubrey’s sheep run (5)15 Online greeting accepted
The unclued Across lights are of a kind, as are the associated Down ones. Across 1 Friendship revealed by American Dream endlessly renewed (11)7/40 Chubby girl’s crime? (6)13 Harem guards regularly return fuchsias, as if gone astray (7)15 Banker in Berlin spending a lot? (5)16 Strips off for spa treatments (5)18 Cove finding home to
The unclued lights (two of two words and one hyphened), individually or as three pairs are of a kind. The red squares, when correctly arranged, reveal an associated name (6,6) which solvers must include when submitting their solution. Across 1 Cut of meat, peas and cole stewed (8)6 Whiteness of church garment at start of
The unclued lights (five of two words and one of three) should be paired to reveal four expressions verifiable in Brewer. Ignore one accent. Across 10 Plant setter left, it being covered in resin (5)11 Hardy bay tree? Obviously not (6)12 Bioethical problem of 150 willing to participate with 18 (7)16 Central American distributed narcotics
Eight thematic words (one of two words), which solvers have to discover and whose two-letter abbreviations form the anagram I’M IRISH-CAVAN-YORK, do not appear in the grid, as the title suggests, but each can be linked with one of the unclued lights. Two unclued lights are of two words, another includes an apostrophe and a
Each clue defines the full solution to which the letter-count refers. However, the cryptic wordplay leads to the grid entry, after one letter has been omitted each time it appears in the full solution. The omitted letters in clue order reveal a relevant timely phrase which solvers should include with their entry. Across 1 Helped
The unclued lights are of a kind. Chambers does not include 17D. Across 4 New cabinet door which bears information (11) 11 Depict England captain Illingworth after drink (7) 12 Unploughed land where member takes in bad air (6, hyphened) 13 In France, he is in school, for the most part (9) 14 Good
The unclued lights (as four pairs and a singleton which includes an abbreviation and apostrophe) are of a kind. 36 is an acronym and 10 includes an accent. Solvers should highlight a further themed title of two words hidden separately in the final grid. Across 1 Sheriff’s officer’s wild spat during argument (8) 12
The unclued lights (two of two words, one of which includes an apostrophe) are of a kind. Where alternative final letters occur, M and O are to be used, not T and I. Across 11 Carpet salesman finished right at the front (7) 12 Rode at front, elevated as aid to driver (6, hyphened)
The unclued lights (two of two words), individually or as one pair, are of a kind. Across 9 City call that reverberates (4) 11 A bouncer from evil European, reportedly (9, two words) 12 The Times with leaders only advocating German economic safeguards (4) 17 Explosive sounds of large swallows (5) 20 Petty quarrel
The unclued lights (two of two words) be paired and are linked by an anagram of the four letters in the yellow squares. Brewer verifies the theme. Across 1 No stamp confused Pat. Could be him! (7) 6 Optical expert’s endless worry returning item for camera (7) 12 Gave notice of danger of now
The unclued lights (one of two words), individually or as two pairs, are of a kind. Elsewhere, ignore one accent. Across 1 Groups of helpers providing accompaniments to pop-singers (8) 5 Trembling like fish (6) 14 Some weekend supplement (3) 16 Lionel wrecked ornamental metalwork (6) 17 Pack animal in a shopping plaza
The unclued lights (two individually, both of two words, one an abbreviation, and five pairs) are of a kind. One further theme word appearing every third week should be highlighted. Across 1 Men Prescott battered in dispute (11) 7 Liquid — mostly light red (3) 11 Beat about the ears? (6) 15 One in a
The unclued Across lights are of a kind, as are the unclued Down ones, all verifiable in Chambers. Across 7 Awkward tiff before mid-July is spasmodic (6) 11 Passionate entreaty from injured courier, around last month (10, three words) 13 Older noble initially gallant during those times (5) 14 Stock Exchange certificate St Paul
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
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
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
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, 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
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
