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I've just got 3D.

Thank you so much, Scarlett and djawhufc. I really could kick myself re "ester" ! Never knew the word at 30A existed.!
Could you tell me if the answer to 15A is aman's shortened name ? As I can't see the definition.
Thanks.

Yes it is Samovar. Think of premium bonds!

Tent changes to gent.

I can't find where the third letter of the two word theme comes in the grid. It looks like it should replace a T but can't find one that works, and assume it must be in the third row? I suspect I may have made an error in 4 down that's causing the problem?

Thank you very much, Smartie, I thought of all sorts of things but not "gent" ! As I put the dustbins out I was muttering, Test, Teat, Tint Rent, Vent etc......what a laugh! I may have to come back for more help.

Pattie, 3rd letter is from 12, starlet -> scarlet; 4 is stearin.

Thanks Meursault, idiotically I asked about the third letter when I meant fourth!

Pattie - fermate becomes formate.

Thanks smartie. I had wrongly found the E elsewhere, but now all sorted