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Then anagram?

Thought it was an elegant set overall.

No, just one letter. The middle letter of a 7-letter word.

no, just remove the middle letter

Oh yes. Thanks chrise

And castafiore

Well done, Picaroon.
If I hadn't seen jono's comment about the significance of the border, I might never have copped 12a (LOI).
Clues I liked: 15a, 22a and 21d.

Only four left to solve which is amazing as when I read first posts I didn’t expect to get very far! Have to leave it until tomorrow now but have enjoyed the challenge.

Hi Everyone

Started even later than usual. After three days at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival and not sleeping well, I'm absolutely knackered. I don't like Picaroon, but I've managed more than half. I find the parsing very difficult. I have 15,17, but can't see the parsing for 15. I've a similar problem with some of the others. But thank you Chris for 18d. I may just fall asleep, but I'll have another go. I haven't found the sculptor yet. Can I have a hint for a couple please.

11ac I only have ????O?? ???
5d I can't see the word play and agree with Geeker it can't be the Krays
26ac I have D?????T?

Hi, roof. For 11 the def is "One shows relief" with a 4-letter anagram around a 2,4 term for like a travelling performer. I think 5 was hinted earlier, but it's 2 + an anagram. For 26 rings as in on the phone.

For 15 the parsing is 1,5.