1A (four words) and 44 (four words) are quotations from the first verse of a poem (in ODQ). Five remaining unclued lights are examples of 1A, while 44 might be a comment on the other four. The poet’s initials will appear upwards in the completed grid and must be shaded.
Across
9 Food for bugs (4)
11 Bishop’s dress Mo (with iron hoop) reshaped (10)
12 Some armour not belonging to us (4)
14 Old plastic sheet for revolting cat (6)
17 Fine duke with yen for sailing boat (5)
18 Laptop may exhibit this...
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