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)
24 Palmettos seen from Tulsa balcony (5)
25 Restaurant employee drops one drink (5)
27 To economise is lacking all purpose (7)
30 Drug increased paranoia, we heard (7)
32 I repeatedly snore – sadly making more din (7)
36 Fights which are probably rigged (5)
37 Borrowing rate one pound a month (5)
38 Lazy old couple housing sailor (6)
40 Tom Cruise, extravagant dresser (9)
41 Ancient civilisation’s illusion (4)
42 Car trader who circles and cuts (7,6)
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