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6D Black marks distinguished soldier (5)
I have sm-ts so thinking smuts or smits but why??
All help greatly appreciated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Smuts

Thank you for the quick response Mamya. All done now so time to get on with other things!!

Can anyone explain the boldened text before the clues:
NB Competition clues submitted should begin with an appropriate letter so as to complete a hidden message.
What's the hidden message?

Read the first letters of across clues

Bottom half is giving me trouble.
I think I have 29a.
But what are 20d and 21d?

20. One cheers to know Mafeking remained so (7)

21. Head's topped by merest hint of smoke - a wisp? (6)

Help appreciated.

Thanks sunray - all clear now!

20d untaken
21d scapes

Thanks iain

Thanks iain