Spectator 2654

[Maxxer]

Just about finished this one but 39 Across, although containing clever wordplay appears to lack a definition. Or am I missing something ?

[bookbinder]

It's us that are missing something: the clue!

[Cloverjo]

Maxxer, I thought that too.

[Cloverjo]

Clue is

University dons play records belonging to us (2,4)

[Neveracrossword]

I took it that it was just an 'all in one' clue - the whole thing being the definition, as well as including the wordplay?

[Cloverjo]

Scroll down for answer, if required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

du jour

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

Guy ignoring both sides of family (3) 

R?B 

Thanks. 

[Cloverjo]

Rib, I think, but I don't get the wordplay.

[Lie-in King]

(t)Rib(e) - rib; guy; tease etc

[Toorak]

(T)rib(e)

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

I just thought of tribe so glad it's confirmed, thanks :) 

[Cloverjo]

Could I have a hint for 5a please?

Kind of frightening when blowing top (6) ?A?IN?

Thank you

[Lie-in King]

(s)Caring

[Lie-in King]

Sorry, Cloverjo, you asked for a hint 😞

[Cloverjo]

That's ok. Thanks, LiK

[Lie-in King]

I can't see a definition for the OP's clue with Cloverjo's (looks right) answer, even as an "&lit" as suggested by nac.

Someone clevererer than me will know.  Unless it's an error by the Spectator/setter.  Then meh 🤷

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

My last one - 

International business supported by anonymous islander (6) I?I?A?

Ta. 

[Lie-in King]

Ibizan - 'i(nternational) biz an(onymous)'

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

Thanks! 

[Lie-in King]

(in my Aragorn voice) You are most welcome.

[quinol]

there's surely a mistake in the 39 across clue - some missing soup