Five three-word phrases (in both Brewer and Chambers) have something in common. The unclued lights, correctly paired, form the second and third words of these. The first five words are hidden in the grid (across or down) and should be shaded.
Across
1 Material two monarchs contribute to law suit (8)
5 Over-decorated cook eats badly (6)
9 Undecided originally to cross a certain part of Norfolk (2,3,5)
14 A sort of card for donation (3)
16 Back injuries firm in plaster (6)
17 Passage for all: shame it’s rejected (5)
18 Fragrant substance laurel emits when cut down (5)
22 Withdraws from clubs? Entirely wrong (5,2)
24 Ruin travel...
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