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Yes, Krauton. It is the one that is entered in part symbolically.

28d is one of two I can't parse, 34d is the other - Tuna yellowfin....

(I have the answers and have completed the puzzle).

Three-letter word for yellowfin replacing second letter of tuna

28: Cue is a letter of the alphabet; its "follower" (spelt out) replaces the Y of an expression (5, 4) for "babe"

34: a three-letter word for yellowfin replaces the second letter of tuna

Thanks HW. That's a bit of a doh! from me. 🙁

...and thanks Loge! I must be getting very modern, not spotting that (5,4) connection. 😁

For the end game are the 5 thematic items similar to 28 down ?
Does each barred off square contain 1 or more letters replaced by a
symbol and 8 other normal cells preceding/succeeding the symbol cell ?

Thanks

Hi krauton. Just finished endgame and came here for an explanation. Re your questions, if I'm correct, the 5 thematic items aren't the same as 28d. Each barred off square contains a single letter, no symbols.

My question is I understand the title but don't see how it influences the 'placement' of each item.

Simon, look at what's directly above each of the items.

Ah, thanks, loge. Missed those.... doh!