One unclued light (2 words) labels the others (two of 3 words and one of 5 words, each spread across two entries). Across 10 If I could cut down showing contempt for Shakespeare … (4) 14 Dispute what stroke does? (3) 15 We should explain coda? (8) 17 They don’t fly about when filled
Ten symmetrically placed un-clued lights can be entered given consistent support. Across 1 Left old murder victim in slip (5) 10 An historic fancy Greek vestment (10) 11 Snowdrift BBC DG once reported (6) 14 Runs into show behind dimwit (5) 15 Good spicy food omitting cold fish offal (5) 16 On a pump, perhaps
The unclued lights (three coming first and one coming last, two pairs and four of two words) are of a kind. Across 12 One record after another oddly omitted rulers’ postscripts (9) 13 Compact disc’s first seen spinning (5) 15 Omits plan about philosophical belief (9) 16 Impassioned male getting date wrong (6) 20 Resin
The unclued lights are of a kind and may be easy to see. A diacritical mark should be ignored in each of two clued solutions. Across 1 Ungenerous-sounding notice gets woman in frenzy (6) 7 Birthday back in one Scottish home (5) 13 A sign to remove singer (5) 17 Parent welcoming one of her
Eight unclued lights can be followed by the same word. Their unchecked letters can be arranged to spell out ‘QUALIFY A REVUE’. Across 1 President cut short time in bathroom facility (5) 4 Order pie and mash with south-eastern accent (9) 10 Tired rut at sports ground (10) 11 Manual exercises for old girl (6)
The unclued lights (one hyphened and one pair) are of a kind. Across 4 Swollen state of tailless bird’s head (9) 10 Evil mix of love and malice (10) 14 Cox for Hereford, perhaps? (5) 16 Henry and John’s outcry (6) 22 Cow strays from foaming watercourse, maybe marked with X (8) 23
Puzzle 26 is 6A 18 40 1A 27 40 6A 41 6A 37 40 24 10 40 6A. Across 11 Three-sided rig with natural fitting (10) 13 Ribald cop breaking PC’s temporary storage? (9) 15 At heart, the Lion joined by a Lamb (4) 16 Round wooden peg in face having twofold symmetry (7)
Three unclued lights are a musician (two words) and a quotation of his (four words), which suggests the other six unclued lights, all anagrams of words of a kind (one of two words). Across 8 Delaying intro, ace ruler (4) 11 Posh earl pokes you abroad in part of eye (6) 12 Bill eating corn
The unclued lights are of a kind. Two solutions are initials. Across 1 Officers’ training school – place to write music – cello arrangement with two notes (5,7)10 Fertile Spanish plain, say, in Virginia (4)12 Moorland bird that pesters the female? (3-7)14 Rules regularly presented author’s initials (3)15 Clear control of former NZ live news
The unclued entries share a definition. Elsewhere, ignore an accent. Across 1 Chap primarily revered among classic characters (5)12 Barrow dropping us with United in gallery to cause a commotion (10)13 Put a stop to women leaving a vessel I cast off (9)14 Fine for Cantona? (4)15 Deli stir fluid to make liquid again (8)17 Said
Six unclued entries (4, 1, 2, 2, 2 and 3 words) give a proverb (verifiable in ODQ), and the remaining unclued entries (one of two words) give examples of a noun therein. Across 1 Spelt ‘sorry’ with an E in (5)4 Triangular prism arranged by bouncers I rejected (5,4)11 I party, and not outside –
The unclued lights (one of two words) may be paired, one past and one present. Across 1 USA dealt out compliments (8) 11 It’s still a healthy drink in spring! (7,5) 14 Go on to take legal action (7) 18 Parallel grooves are first adjusted (6) 23 Irritable, like our cats and dogs?
Five unclued lights are connected with one partner, four with the other. Another links both. Across 1 Nervous about yarn being threadbare (6)11 She intervenes, announcing press deceptions (9)12 Currency heretic returns (5)14 Saviour’s foul-up: I take fright, losing head (9)16 Switch middle of tracks for competitions (6)21 ‘Estimates’ (6)22 Joins college team with backing
Unclued lights provide three definitions each of a whole word and of its two syllables. Solvers should highlight the word where it appears on this page. Across 1 In clinic came up against a barman (7)6 Walker and cyclist on stone (7)12 Polishes round back of altar in hallowed places (7)14 Bird in casserole with two eggs?
The unclued lights display a common feature, different in each example. Elsewhere, ignore an apostrophe. Across 1 Tracks birds (5) 4 Top gear when cornered? (6,3) 9 So democrat organised convoys (10) 11 Unfinished old sailing boat in Sri Lankan city (5) 12 Expert model offer (7) 14 Capable assistant at office? (5) 15 Some
Eight unclued lights spell out the second half of a poem: ‘8 (4,5) 37; 1D (6,4); 39 (3,6) 40; 10 (3,5,2) 24 25.’ The title cryptically suggests its author. Across 1 Gossipy quartet of bridge players play at last (5) 4 Accompanying Ford, Maggie’s oddly withdrawn (9) 11 Duty of French king
Six unclued lights (one of two words) are of a kind. The remaining three must be filled to display what connects the original six (13, two words). Across 12 Old Rodin bust covered? (6)13 Goal to mingle with rich ruler (8)14 Horns from my province (5)16 Reply from setter breaking lance (6)19 E.g. Macron’s cheek,
The unclued Across lights were of a kind, as are the unclued Down lights now. All are verifiable in Brewer under 16. Across 4 Team go over to Irish monument (6,5)11 Train pass daughter’s lost (7)12 Delicate and light, keeping in time (6)13 Colluding with ancient tribe’s hilarious escapades (2,7)19 Band’s origin (7)21 Get together
The nine individual unclued lights form three sets of three, each set related to a theme word in a different way. The theme word is hidden in the grid and should be highlighted. Across 5 Most appropriate page in a quiz (6)10 I’m praised for moving to retain university committee (10)12 Queen is taking a
Seven unclued lights (all real words) are 36s minus one letter. A further 36 formed from the omitted letters will appear in the completed grid and must be shaded. Across 1 Confederate creeshes wheels (8)5 Poem (anonymous) involving ship in port (6)9 Crooked creep with agent making profit (10)16 Tinware company backed predator (6)17 A
