The 36 gives 34 that, if combined, 42 and suffixed to the word defined by each of 7, 10, 12 and 22, produce a 8. The defined word appears hidden in the completed grid and must be shaded. Elsewhere, ignore an accent.
Across
1 Parties have a nap then start Olympic event (14, four words)
9 Sultanate scholar visits continually (4)
11 Game played later against Irish town (10, two words)
14 Laddery structures spoiling Alsace (6)
17 Honest sect admits eccentricity (5)
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