Spectator # 2492

[Matakari]

Good morning!
This looks like the final hurdle. What appeared at first to
be “exciting” turned out to be somewhat “devious” for me.
Thanks to the intervention of Roslyn and ProfessorMaisie,
I see the light. However, I’m still lost on two of the Uncleds
and am seeking some elucidation, thanks in advance.

For 14, I have: OO?

And for 21: LOB WEDGE TO

[roslyn251254]

21a 1st word is rob 2nd word a boys name your 3rd word is right ...then if you add a 4th word (another 3 letter unclued from your grid) and if you add the theme word to this you will have a little phrase
14 OOM ..it's in Brewer

[Matakari]

Grateful for your unstinting help, Roslyn! It's done now!
Have a safe and peaceful weekend!

[roslyn251254]

did you finish Changing Places by Rebus?

[Matakari]

Thanks for enquiring about “Changing Places”, Roslyn!
I gave it a rest, but intend to come back to it now that
I have finished with Doc. The pieces that I still have to
find comprise:

- the 9-cell thematic area
- the barred cell
- missing/damaged parts ( 4 words )
As for the perimeter:

Wind up taking home designated driver (6): RIDDLE
But I cannot see this last one:

Could be the white knight of the Quebecois (7):?A??E?A
( BABIECA)?

[ProfessorMaisie]

RIDDLE is right (DD = designated driver).
'The white night' (chess) = MAN + ''of the'' (in French).

Once you get the name that links all of the perimeter entries trace a 9 letter word in a spiral that ends in the barred off cell [and highlight the 9 cells forming the square].

[Matakari]

Thank you very much, ProfessorMaisie, I'll be studying
this invaluable information and hope to get a result. Have
a peaceful Sunday evening!