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I have completed this and understand the theme but I have only 7 wordplay-only clues and I have not come across the answer in row 10 in any thematic version anywhere. Can anyone explain?

ozzy, the row10 answer is an anagram given by clue beginning ding

Whereas I have a complete grid but not the faintest idea of the theme….

Muraria, I know the answer but don't know how it is thematic.

Ah sorry ozzy, I found it by googling an alternative/additional list

Jack, you need to check your second entry in row 5 (not in Chambers). That should help you with the theme.

Thanks, Ozzy; I’m still none the wiser, I’m afraid.”mind like an unaddressed envelope”; (which I think is an expression I remember from a Jennings and Darbyshire story - jings, how that ages me!).

'Envelope', as it happens, is thematic!
Re my previous hint, the unchecked letter may not be what you thought.
For the second sentence of the preamble perhaps it would help to think single letters.

Where can I find "the book of Kells" puzzle Brendan? It sounds good. Although if that title was the theme perhaps it would be too easy now?

Hi Hugh,

The crossword is EV 1597 and, while it was very enjoyable, its infamy is more concerned with my complete and utter meltdown - as illustrated (see what I did there 😄) in the corresponding thread. Thankfully, Malone and Drxx were the much needed voices of reason throughout, and all ended well. In fact, it got to the point where we could all have a good laugh about it. I believe some quotes from This is Spinal Tap even entered the conversation!

Obviously though, should you want to do the puzzle, it might be best to avoid the thread in question as it contains several spoilers or, should I say, several [I]more[/I] spoilers.