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LOL! I was assuming it was either sackcloth & a. OR the Naughty Corner for 5 min's. I chose the latter.

Prospero - yes I finally got 3 down, but, again, it doesn't really satisfy the instructions.

And if anyone's going in the naughty corner it should be Crucible!

Harrumph

No, I think it's the compositors - or whatever they're called nowadays. I think there should be extra points added for those who solved before the numeration was corrected. To add insult to ... The Times today has a (7,3) for a nine-light solution.

I think I'm done, but I can't see how 24ac works. I can see the "leading lady" bit, but not "defends short fitting". Can anyone explain?

Peterm...the "fitting is a synonym of "encounter" in a different sense

I'm not convinced with my answer for 10A, and would appreciate a nudge...is it a name, not in Chambers?

Thanks ixion. I couldn't think past looking for a synonym for defends.

I've got 10ac as a French name.

Thanks for that confirmation Peterm

E + MILE. Pathetic really, since a name shouldn't be allowed in this context. Sez me.