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Thanks andyp. I understand the simple instructions now.

Hi Everyone,

I'm a bit stuck, i have everything except the uncrossed letter in 38d. The gentlest of hints would be appreciated!

Hi AllBarOne

The solution to 38d is a two-syllable word. Regard the syllables as separate words, one of which gives an indication of how the other should be treated for grid entry.

Candledave, thanks to your hint at #44, I have finally cracked 16 down and very clever it is too. Once you see it, you wonder why you made such heavy weather of it in the first place! Thanks again.

To my delight I too am over them line, so my thanks to all who've helped. It underlines the value of this thread - thanks Norah.
Three on the trot - we can expect a stinker next week.

@ will37

Thank you! The gentlest of hints but it was enough to get me there. All done now.

Glad to have helped, AllBarOne

Andyp - thanks for the offer - but after watching The Gold, all fell into place - the transformations aren't as sophisticated as I'd assumed - and, crucially, the dictator ain't Tito!

So all done - nice workout, Woracle; thanks.

Post 44 states 16d should be split 6,1,2,1 but that leads to an instruction with 2 abbreviations which is subtly different from the other thematic entries. Surely it should be read 5,3,1,2? That leads to a perfectly acceptable solution using just the 2 abbreviations. I stated earlier that there is no ambiguity - perhaps that was a bit rash?

Forget my last post - I've decide I'm wrong and CD is right - nothing new about that!!