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I agree that 6d is not a satisfactory option as it is a XXXXXX, not a XXXXXXR. I think there is a good 4-letter option, which is quite unlike the other 2.

I think reading all the defs in Chambers is a good idea here.

Oh yes, buddy, I see it now.

I have a problem with 41a - "Aragon blocks correct English riding blanket" - assuming the last two words are the definition and it is a B clue, with 'a' being the extra letter. If that's the case, how does sap equate with correct ?

I concluded that the clue had to work as you described. It must be “sap” as a verb, to strike with, or as if with, a sap, ie bludgeon or piece of sapwood, and equate to “correct” as in punish (bodily). But I wasn’t impressed by it

Thank you quisling. I agree!

I decided it was the alternate z spelling. As in a pacemaker zaps the heart. But I don't have the dictionary to check.

Grahamderek, you are spot on. Chambers has zap as to erase or correct (a fault) (computing). I can’t believe I missed it, but very well found. My humble apologies to Skylark

Mine too. Nice one grahamderek.

thanks for checking