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I have hit a problem with 36dn. “Frivolous” is fair (5). The obvious answer (to me) is light. However that gives *C*LE*IHL for unclued 42ac. I also have no idea about the unclued lights.
Any help appreciated as usual.

Your letters are fine, Unclued! Several of the unclued entries are slightly more helpful than others - 14 A and 20 D, for example.

It's not necessary to start another thread, there is an existing one. The site administrator has put out a few reminders about this.

Sorry never thought there would be one so soon!

42a ...use the universal crossword solver

Do 14d and 20a go together?

Hints for Brewer please

Thanks, unclued. I mentioned the Duplicate thread things because Norah, site administrator, finds them a bit frustrating!

Ignore my post ..i'm sorted now with Brewer!

Thanks Scarlett and Malone. 42 was the breakthrough. Just 11ac to go.

Unclued and other Users, I've not deleted this second Spectator thread as there were several answers. However, could I please ask you to spend a few seconds scanning down the first page to check that there isn't already a thread on the crossword in which you are interested.

Malone, it's not just me that likes a clean first page, I think most of our regulars appreciate it too. I started the policy when the first page seemed to be mostly occupied by just two crosswords, very frustrating for everyone.

Thanks, Norah. I too like a nice clean first page!

42a is an alternative spelling for a term of abuse for a clumsy oaf.

I too, am struggling with the theme.

The solution to 42a leads me to Brewer's and a story of a man who sold his shadow, written by an obscure Fence botanist. So- "fade away"?

Any hints will be gratefully received.