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Can't see any solution fir 21 dn
Affected, vacuous tidings (6)
Would appreciate an explanation
Thanks.

Tweets Twee, affected + T (iding) s. Vacuous = empty the word.

Hi Quocunque, am struck on the same one! Actually 23A too: Twists its limb to subdue rook, 5, --i-g hints or actual answers please

Thanks malone. I see it now. Wasn't expecting &lit in an Everyman. Incidentally the clue is dealt with in another thread but I didn't see it at first since it's labelled "Everymam 3801"

Clever or confusing? Tidings being part of the clue and the wordplay. And I've got 23a now ta

If it is "twist" it could be "w r ing".

Yes, Rusty, the clue does read "twist"...,,,,.I have "wring" as my answer.

Okeydokey, Elle!
Thank you!