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I suspect that I may have something wrong because, stare as I may, I still cannot see what needs highlighting. Time for work and another look later.

AP, Nil desperandum....

Thank you Malone. I will have a good look later.

Think latin for the theme word alwayspuzzled

I have a full grid and the the phrase, but can't see the connection between the phrase and the thematic clues/answers. I must be incredibly thick ! Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks

Look up phrase in Chambers.

The definition is what you should have done to the amended clues.

Thank you, djawhufc, I know the definition...it's just that I thought there might be something more mysterious that I'd missed !
Thanks again.

Still trying solve the clues! Can anyone help? I had NARGHILY for 6dn and OILCAN for 24ac, but am not convinced. Can anyone give hints if these are not correct?

6d Shorter round lifted tennis player: how victorious Nadal might cry (8) N???H???
24ac it helps maintain smooth work of cycling loop all the way (6) O??C??

Thank you.

6 D. It's one of those words that I'd hyphenate, but is one word in crosswords! The round is golf, which is usually... The victorious Nadal bit is as the end of the word - a three-letter cheer, used in Spain.

Thank you, malone.