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Thanks prospero - got it now. I was looking for a bird as the full answer!

Hello! I am new to the forum - this is my first post. I am feeling like a bear of very little brain because I am stuck with this one. I’ve done a couple of clues but am nowhere near solving the wordplay in the 15 clues. Can anyone give me a hint, without telling me too much? Thanks!

Hang on - I might be getting started! Presumably 21d is an anagram?

It is barbs - and welcome

Indeed welcome! You should find that you speed up once you see what's going on.

Hi,

I would really appreciate a not so gentle nudge for help with the themed clues if you would be so kind. I can’t seem to get started. 😭

My way in was the themed 20d, then themed 9a.

I agree that this was a great piece of setting and a fun solve. I had an inkling of the theme from the instructions confirmed by 5a, which was my first in. Probably had an advantage on this one as I am a long-time “carrier”, usually of a pair.

Hi Pianoman, my way in was 9a where only the second word is clued but, once got, you should be able to get the first word (which is one iteration of the theme)