The unclued lights (as four pairs and a singleton which includes an abbreviation and apostrophe) are of a kind. 36 is an acronym and 10 includes an accent. Solvers should highlight a further themed title of two words hidden separately in the final grid. Across 1 Sheriff’s officer’s wild spat during argument (8) 12
The unclued lights (two of two words, one of which includes an apostrophe) are of a kind. Where alternative final letters occur, M and O are to be used, not T and I. Across 11 Carpet salesman finished right at the front (7) 12 Rode at front, elevated as aid to driver (6, hyphened)
The unclued lights (two of two words), individually or as one pair, are of a kind. Across 9 City call that reverberates (4) 11 A bouncer from evil European, reportedly (9, two words) 12 The Times with leaders only advocating German economic safeguards (4) 17 Explosive sounds of large swallows (5) 20 Petty quarrel
The unclued lights (two of two words) be paired and are linked by an anagram of the four letters in the yellow squares. Brewer verifies the theme. Across 1 No stamp confused Pat. Could be him! (7) 6 Optical expert’s endless worry returning item for camera (7) 12 Gave notice of danger of now
The unclued lights (one of two words), individually or as two pairs, are of a kind. Elsewhere, ignore one accent. Across 1 Groups of helpers providing accompaniments to pop-singers (8) 5 Trembling like fish (6) 14 Some weekend supplement (3) 16 Lionel wrecked ornamental metalwork (6) 17 Pack animal in a shopping plaza
The unclued lights (two individually, both of two words, one an abbreviation, and five pairs) are of a kind. One further theme word appearing every third week should be highlighted. Across 1 Men Prescott battered in dispute (11) 7 Liquid — mostly light red (3) 11 Beat about the ears? (6) 15 One in a
The unclued Across lights are of a kind, as are the unclued Down ones, all verifiable in Chambers. Across 7 Awkward tiff before mid-July is spasmodic (6) 11 Passionate entreaty from injured courier, around last month (10, three words) 13 Older noble initially gallant during those times (5) 14 Stock Exchange certificate St Paul
The unclued lights (individually or one pair) are of a kind. But, before entry into the grid, all but one has to be adapted figuratively speaking, so that one or two characters appear in an unchecked square. Across 4 Most Britons could become members of a band (11) 11 I’ll join regiment under
The unclued lights share a common feature at least once, different in each case. Across 7 Liechtenstein test about roses and orchids, say (6) 13 Dot’s second kiss (5) 14 Paragons left out for plans (5) 15 Shave with iodine in Eastern part of China (7) 17 Right to hold gun overturned? Confirmation’s needed
The unclued lights are of a kind, verifiable in Brewer. Across 11 Oil-well cap adjusted as ornamentation (10, two words) 13 Some entertainer, dynamic, but socially inept (5) 14 Horseman’s additional clause (5) 15 Half-scores I have in short are nerve-racking (7) 18 Wicket that is most unplayable for a batsman? (6) 19 Jack’s
Clues are presented in strict alphabetical order of their solutions. Solvers have to assign the solutions to their correct places in the grid jigsaw-fashion. A) A French messenger’s unending rage (4) Unaltered first principle that’s non-British (4, two words) Far off (4) B) Litter from Mark outside vehicle (8) C) Sinclair gets off
The unclued lights, four of two words, individually or as a pair, are of a kind. Across 11 After hint turned up, end of match had leftist outwitted (7) 12 Problem with French name turning page (6) 13 January not starting pleasant round island — likely to be soaked? (9, three words) 14 Break-time
The unclued lights (one of two words) share a feature, different in each case, and one is a past participle. One of the clued solutions shares this feature but is not as long and should be highlighted. One other solution is an acronym. Across 5 Army doctor’s business supported by wife’s capital (6) 10
The unclued lights are of a kind and all have to be ignored in the completed grid. Across 1 Fortune-teller worried small company chairmen. Right! (11) 7 Party goer often over the clutch (3) 11 Spike, I look anaemic! (6) 13 Prize stone cut with edge of blade (7) 15 Become liable to back
The unclued lights (five of two words, two pairs and a singleton) are of a kind, verifiable in Brewer. Across 11 Ore obtained by worker underground, a trainee (7) 12 DJ due to broadcast around ten (6) 16 Bound by discretion, one is silent (5) 19 Quandary of back-cover girl (7) 21 Bridge
The seven clues below have to be interpreted cryptically and are then entered in the grid where they will fit. (In 10 Down, alphabetical order takes precedence in one unchecked letter.) AL (12, two words) EARTH (10) IF (7) L (9, three words) RI (11, three words) STEW (8, two words) WAND (5, two words)
The unclued lights, two of two words and the remainder when paired, are of a kind. Across 1 No fellow for mixing! (8, two words) 8 Over the channel I have left the Bastille, say (4) 12 Garbage has been the empties (5) 14 Seals cases (7) 16 Care costing less than a shilling (4)
The unclued lights can be paired in some way or other. One is of two words. Across 1 Distrain a dog brutally leading to loss of status (12) 10 Deep blue of Mediterranean ‘îles’ (4) 14 When this fish turns, it’s not fit for eating (3) 17 Pays attention to journalist when he’s around
Three unclued lights featured the remaining ones, two of two words, the others paired. Two of them do double duty. Elsewhere, ignore one circumflex. Across 7/7D Part of microscope under old coach (8) 11 Country house’s grand spread (6) 15 This is very slow, taking only a second to catch (5) 16 Pretentious fellow
The unclued lights, one of two words, and the others when paired are of a kind. One individual unclued light does double duty. Across 1 Women’s painting seen initially returning by tube (5) 4 Look about, right and left, in a jaunty manner (9) 9 Home I leave — priests’ centre’s defining acts of
