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Thanks Martin - thats certainly right - any thoughts on how 26D works?

lover2 = obsolete form of louvre or louver = dovecote (obs)

This thread has been very informative and I'mm seeking help with these-
14a Time of life and complexion alternating as indicated (6)
16a Beer drinker starts to take pleasure in wine (7)
41a You may see this prompter suit stumblingunder studies (8)

14A ARGUED: Alternate AGE and RUD
16A PINTPOT: First letters of "take pleasure" in PINOT
41A; SUDDENER (ie faster = more prompt) plus SUIT gives UNDERSTUDIES

Thanks stevem

Thank you stevem for the excellent answers.

11AC Wordplay was questioned in this thread
..judgement by Azed is how you'll see each COMP(etition) END. Regular solvers will know that when submitting a competition puzzle they must also enter a clue setting contest, which is judged by Mr. Crowther.