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I have a full initial grid save for the answer to the final clue, which I am sure is not one of those requiring a symbol replacement but am equally sure cannot have an answer length of 5 letters as described. I think it should be 3 letters instead. Am I right? If so, I can concentrate on the (middle) one I am missing.

Hi son1ofrover1, it is 5 letters. You should only have 2 other replacement symbols earlier; the apparent 1 from an earlier down clue is "confirmation" (ie occupying the same cell) as one from across clues.
Hope this makes sense but if not please post again.

Thank you ginge, I have it. Now to revisit my previous replacements!

I'm having the same problem, but without the same happy outcome. I would welcome a hint. I have an otherwise blank cell 4 from the end of the 10th row, so I assume that's where it goes. And even without that the grid-staring to find the 20 important cells has so far been fruitless. A hint there would be good too. I can see a name in col 4 and another in col 10, but are they significant?

Your assumption is correct. At the moment I'm afraid I can't assist beyond that.

Hi cockie, your blank cell contains a symbol and is part of the answer to the last clue.
The names you see (1 part name) are significant.
Should this not be much help I can be more specific if you wish to email me at the below address to save spoilers for others at this relatively early stage.

neilmackay1960@gmail.com

Look alongside one of the names, cockie - and try google.

Got there in the end. An enjoyable test.

How long is the first down clue? I am unsure where the acrosses end and the downs start.

As is often the way by asking I have found the answer to my own question