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There were several clues whose parsing I couldn't understand this week, eg 5d, 23a, 10d (which has already been discussed). But 18a defeats me; there are 2 possible answers but I can't relate either of them to Frenchmen!

Would you like to give the clue?

Sorry, what a mistake-a to make-a. "Frenchmen avoiding warm, damp soil". (4) C_A_

5 Crucible

Cubicle with centre 3 letters reversed + R (king)

Clammy, with M(onsieur) x 2 removed

Thanks Scorpiojo. It niggles if I can't get the working.