The cryptic title of this week’s crossword leads to a five-letter representation of the theme. The unclued lights include two pairs; one solution has three words and six others are of two words.

Across

9 Wood sorrel plants tangled in 11 (4)

12 See 35 Down

14 Arrive at a junction in a flurry (6)

16 Intestinal condition involves some bile, usually (5)

17 Educated woman consumes a cucumber dish (5)

20 German short story portraying short month at women’s magazine (7)

21 Honour about six at counter (7)

23 Hurtful commercial jingle (7)

24 Palmettos seen from Tulsa balcony...