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Thanks djawhufc. I understood the clue, just didn't realise Scone was a place in Scotland.

Still a bit niggled by the theme. I can see how the hiders were hiding in the grid and in one case in a public space but in what sense were the seekers seeking?
I really enjoyed doing this puzzle but the theme feels a little clumsy - unless I have missed something.

I'm in the slow lane again! In 18 how does MATA equate to "Stig's left marks". Also I am stuck on 21 and 26. Thanks.

Stigmata are the marks

Thanks Dja. Didn't think of that.

Solved all the clues now but what does "uncovered" mean in the preamble?

Remove first and last letters of the relevant phrase

Thanks again!

I agree with Smithsax. Spent some time trying to figure out how R and T fitted in with the rest of the puzzle, before eventually guessing they don't. All seeems a bit too contrived with several unconnected themes. Pleasant enough though.

All done - I'm very pleased to say as I often fail to complete the Listener.

Can anyone help me understand 1 down. I have the answer and the missing 'a' but cannot see how 10 and 6 come into it.

Also I not that some posts refer to a novel. I Know there is one with the same title as the puzzle but cannot see any connection. Am I missing something?