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I’m slightly baffled by this. We’re told that “B is the same throughout” but, while B can certainly be added to the relevant answers (twice in some cases) B is not part of the definition in any of them - and some comprise only wordplay. It is perfectly possible to fill the grid using the wordplay and crossers in the B entries without any idea of what B is. What am I missing?

I think “the same throughout” confirms that are no definitions in the B clues; and, that in all cases, the B word is an accepted suffix to the answer.

In 22d the wordplay indicates an undefined word beginning with B if I have understood the clue?

Yes, the solution to 22d begins with "B". But the solution with *the* B word appended is a valid construction (and less obscure than many in the grid), per jono's post.

Oh dear. This week was going quite smoothly and then Enigmatist comes along (bless 'im)

Just think, after this the Prize will probably seem easy. (Or I just jinxed it and it will be Paul.😉)

This one took a lot of time. However, once I clicked into the 'B' device - which should have been obvious from the outset - the puzzle did come together. 24a caused me some problems, as there is a very similar (and arguably more common) term that might also fall within the definition. Fine with tackling an Enigmatist on a public holiday rather than a work day, and don't quite share the level of grief I'm seeing online - perhaps added to by UK solvers watching the cricket?

darla, the Prize (Brummie) is on the easy side but not completely straightforward. I started the past couple of Prize threads and hope someone else will kick this one off.