The ten unclued lights consist of a theme word and three groups of three answers of a kind, each group relating differently to the theme word. Unchecked and cross-checking letters in these answers could make TAX AUDITOR APPROVE.
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1 Cuttingly, John dissects fancy style (8)
10 Escape with loot is dicey in Catholic’s area (12, two words)
13 Two pianos are for old man (7)
17 One eats a bit with a king and queen (8)
21 Chemist’s glum with rain streaming (8)
23 Little 4 blocks hearing (7)
25 Where to learn one plus one (3)
29 Excitable, touring Crete and French island (8)
34 Rotating arms and...
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