Spectator 1834

[Aquagility]

Spurred on by K and Cr, I thought I would give this a go. I have solved 20 clues, but I still have not the slightest idea what I am supposed to be doing! Could one of you please translate the instructions (in italics at the top) into words which I can understand?
Or should I creep quietly back to the soothing arms of the DT?

[cruciverbali]

In fact bad has been put in 41 Across to make it into a semi &lit. The definition in this case is the whole clue, i.e. a bad three-point landing on a pier caused it to smash. However, the wordplay comprises just on the pier smashed it

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[cruciverbali]

In fact bad has been put in 41 Across to make it into a semi &lit. The definition in this case is the whole clue, i.e. a bad three-point landing on a pier caused it to smash. However, the wordplay comprises just on the pier smashed it

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[rabet]

Right, I see what you mean cr.

[cruciverbali]

As The Listener seems to have entered an easier run these past two weeks, why not give it a try if you haven't already ?

The Listener Crossword

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