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Stumped by 29a? Too early for a hint?

Lumen, it's not a very elegant clue.


Begum -celebrated title of respect, primarily Muslim, when son's gone (5)

The primarily Muslim give you the last letter, preceded by a single-letter title of respect, preceded by a four-letter 'celebrated' (verb), seen occasionally in crosswords which has lost its 'son'.

Oh thanks, and a misprint in definition maybe....
Yes I'd ruled that word out as inelegant as you say !

Lumen, thanks. Yes, I didn't mention the definition in my hint - but there was nothing left!

I've been away since yesterday afternoon and I hoped that a fresh look this morning would do the trick - but it hasn't. I do not understand/see why "other" is the key word, nor where to look. This is becoming extremely frustrating.

I now feel a little bit stupid as the obvious has just leapt out at me - Ho Hum...........

I agree with all those who found it a very satisfying solve. Thank you, Craft. Initially, I wondered if one of the new words was a bit of a stretch but it has a specific meaning in Chambers so I sit (in the sun) corrected!

All sorted bar a couple of unsolved clues.
Please can I have a hint for
41ac. Cameron’s Rocky misses examinations after he goes back.
I know the letter to change but can’t see the answer.

''Cameron's'' means it's a Scottish word - it's an 8 letter word for ''examinations'' but without the 'he' and then the remainder is reversed.
The def is rocky masses and you'll know the usual spelling (this changes just one letter).

Thanks Drxx. All done now.