Each of nine clues contains a superfluous word. Initial letters of these words spell a word which can be read as an indicator of the unclued lights in each of four columns in the grid.
Across
1 Position since gossip (5)
4 Quickest spy, holding power, passes time (9)
10 Half-moon-shaped utensil made badly, lacking depth (10)
11 Tax reform’s ending universal indignation (6)
12 Pioneers westward around hot valleys (7)
14 Drizzle in chasm fell irregularly (5)
15 Quite impetuous, gutted fish (5)
16 Man in end releasing a disc (6)
22 Leap covering part carrying current (8)
23 Support broadcast in usual hours (7)
24 Shout lines after whisky, not right (4)
25 Dog turned, beginning to mistrust fragrance (4)
27 Shade behind great compound (7)
29 Useful article revised very poorly (8)
32 Revoke adaptation of green energy (6)
34 Hollow gold coin (5)
35 Treat burn following international standard (5)
36 Goddess reversed plan involving endless audacity (7)
37 See criminal let in hanger-on (6)
38 Stress about nut restrained by prompt edict (10)
39 Tries to stop true narration (9)
40 Vigorous feet in dance (5)
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