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I was thinking that "west" wouldn't work unless it was an across clue.

Yes, that’s correct

Usual slow start ... but eventually got the thrust of it!

Not heard of the Frenchman - had to Google him to confirm!
Many thanks Jono 😊

Thanks jono
I am slow as always, but everything seems to fit.
I cannot fully parse a couple

Thanks, Jono - enjoyed that. It helped having two answers end in a letter I could pinpoint.
It took a bit of Chambers scrolling to parse 3 and 7, and I'm still not sure about 9. My last in was 5, even though it's clear once you see it.

Thanks, jono. Some very nice constructions

Went better than expected. Have a full grid. Can't fully parse a couple, but I don't have Chambers, so will wait for the reveal.

Thanks all for the comments. I’ll post the solution tomorrow just in case others want to give it a go today.

With the help of Chambers have now fully parsed 1a ...
Just 2d to parse 🤔

Looked in for the first time in quite a while; glad to see you're still posting these, most enjoyable and appreciated.
PS I'll look at the ones I've missed in the coming days.

Good to hear from you Ginge. You’ve only missed one I think, no.8. Do give it a go!