Three theme words which must be deduced each suggest three unclued lights (including one of two words and ignoring one definite article). The word which connects the three theme words must be highlighted in the completed grid. Unchecked and cross-checking letters in all unclued lights could spell: KOREANS CAN SOON LEARN.
Across
1 Sadly embracing such silly sweethearts (8)
8 Bit of door said to stick (4)
11 Refined orgy’s rendered with Homeric adjective (12, hyphened)
14 Cut segment of mollusc is sore (7)
17 Bone a northern Parisian’s read about (4)
18 ...
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