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Hi Lupus, in 23d the definition is "kind of pad" (think homes)

Facepalm! Thanks!

Loved the homophones, which I only got with the help of this forum. I wasn’t looking for homophones. Stuck on two: 15a — study disparaging Bright Eyes singer. (3, 9). I know who sang Bright Eyes but it doesn’t fit. I have a?t ?r???c?s? I assume the first word is Art but could be wrong. Crossing this, 11d — captain and chief briefly advancing security protocols. (7). ?a???h?

Thanks.

!5a ART CRITICISM

11d CAPT(ain) + CH(ief) + A - (Definition is "Security Protocol")

Thanks, Brendan. I was looking for the name of a singer, and never would have thought of captcha.

Glad to help, Catcharmer - I thought this was a tricky crossword.