The cryptic title of this week’s crossword leads to a five-letter representation of the theme. The unclued lights include two pairs; one solution has three words and six others are of two words.
Across
9 Wood sorrel plants tangled in 11 (4)
12 See 35 Down
14 Arrive at a junction in a flurry (6)
16 Intestinal condition involves some bile, usually (5)
17 Educated woman consumes a cucumber dish (5)
20 German short story portraying short month at women’s magazine (7)
21 Honour about six at counter (7)
23 Hurtful commercial jingle (7)
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