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I wouldn't be at all suprised if Paul was in there somewhere

In fact all is explained in today’s crossword blog on the Guardian site. There are no no spoilers here…

https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/crossword-blog/2024/feb/17/a-special-guardian-cryptic-crossword-but-who-is-hugo

Many thanks to samuipete ffor the hint that something unusual is going on, and to jono for pointing to the full story, which certainly explains a lot. My hope for a Hugo return is clearly a vain one, but the collaborative tour de force is truly impressive.

It’s curious that 15,17 across the centre of the grid does actually exist.

i'm making slow prgress. i'm familiar with 15a, but why "cancel"?

Chris, cancel is a four letter word (inside a three letter word for racket)

hi jono
i can see the 4 letter word, but it doesn't mean "cancel" to me

…as in rescind/revoke? e.g. sanctions perhaps

ok, thanks. rather loose.

nearly done - just two crossing pairs left (10/2 and 9/7)

i've put together an answer for 9, but what is the connection with hugh?