My point last week about being able to complete the unclued lights before starting the clued ones was not about me being a smart-arse but was about the theme being more signposted than a satisfying puzzle should be, so I am inclined to agree with Piffleworthy - I would like my Speccies to be more pencil-chewy.
PS Should I be outraged (near pun intended) by 38 not appearing in Chambers?
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