Madrigal

2751: Transmission

Together, three unclued entries (two of two words) cryptically explain the three other unclued pairs. Solvers must highlight the single clued entry that could provide a further thematic example. Across 1    The power to command text excited umpire (8)6    Draws out English and Italian leaders (6)13    Room at the top for Greek (5)14    Maker of bargains, baronet meets King and Queen (8)17    Long-suffering hospital case? (7)18    I lead thunderous applause initially following organ suite (7)19    Fluid measure requires more ether possibly (9)23    Encroachment into Anchorage (6)30    More than one building muscles on inside of legs regularly (9)32    Fast cars stolen by Poles?

2748: What’s in a name?

The unclued lights are linked to the title, two using the same thematic content. Across 11    Search volunteer army among workers’ opponents (10) 13    Omitting king from good book stupefies (5) 14    Sails outdo symbol of the working class? (5,3) 17    Entice fish back to the sheltered side (7) 18    More equine shows after removing a problematic presenter initially from Repair Shop broadcast (7) 19    Clearly demonstrating event is so misplaced (9) 22    Ate fish with head removed (3) 23    Soldiers’ garrulous talk heading for MOD release?

2719: What’s in a name?

The unclued lights (including one pair) form three groups, each linked to thematic keywords in different ways. Across 3 With audit team, I’ve reassessed weariness of life (7,5) 10    French studio had remainer? (7) 13    Admitted Church pupil initially played outside (8) 16    Bait ram that is held inside (5) 18    Dutch island, an impediment to America (5) 22    Young boy lurking in Portadown (3) 24    Bits of Whitechapel ham salad sandwiches (7) 26    Detective force surround ‘Blinder’?

2692: Flexibility

We welcome the duo called Madrigal to the compiling team this week. The unclued lights (including four of two words) can be arranged to provide a quotation (in ODQ) and its author. Across 10    Learn of American through grammar school covers (6,4) 12    African country’s note covering one rule (6) 13    First-rate head polled children (3-5) 16    Song featured in Top of the Pops, almost every week  (5) 17    Instrument Luke played on the railway with energy (7) 18    Newcomer, one that yearns in Scotland?