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... and the penny has finally dropped re my missing answer to a replaced entry. Yes, that did necessitate another change to my solution, to fit the requirements.

Clever and sneaky.

Has anyone managed a solution with nine clashes which doesn’t result in one of the set being incorrect in the final grid?

Candlestick, I suspect that that is the point.

The very first instruction says to alter the set of answers to fit un the grid. I think that rules out creating an unnecessary clash.

21 down solution eludes me. I have the correction and a synonym for 'giddy' (I think) but can't crack 'vocal support for Lyle'. Any nudge would be an act of mercy.

'Lyle' refers to a particular person.

And it would be unsatisfactory for the final grid to no longer have the ??????? entry while the rest are still there, which is what would happen if you unnecessarily forced a clash.

Note by Admin - words removed as I am informed that they give away how some answers are to be treated prior to entry.

I've come to the conclusion that "answers will clash in 9 cells" is just a mistake. But I'd be pleased to see a happier resolution.

Buzzb, please can you stop mentioning how the affected entries are treated. It might spoil the puzzle for those who haven’t reached the point you have reached. Thank you very much.

I have the 7x4 block, the two affected entries and the three names. However, I cannot solve the longest answer meeting the second instruction nor 33 across, I too only have 8 clashes unless I force one following the second instruction.