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Re 26a - I can see how the soap could be relevant but feel that it makes more sense if it refers to the creation.

eagle
I think it’s doing a sort of double duty. The soap gives the first word, while the creation provides the surface.

I don't have any problem with 26a because of the ? at the end. The answer is a trendy dining option right now and the two words work just about. And it is a thing having appeared at 1970s buffets on many occasions.

And yes, as someone currently writing this I Southern Italy , it is said when you arrive and when you leave so it works.

Personally I have never heard the expression in 11a used either. But that's probably just me.

Hi all. Well, although I agree re 8D, I thought it was good crossword overall. COD has to be 1A.

Stay well

I'm glad you all agree that 8d is an error - still in place at after 3pm!

@Phil1000

'but may ... not' is pointing out that 'may' cannot be one of these without its capital letter.

I've only heard 11a in the context of American Football, I think.

It probably arose in the context of sports, although basketball I think originally. It is frequently used outside of sports now though, at least in the US.

On the other hand, I’ve never heard French letter.