There may be an extra letter in the wordplay. It's an alphabetical "jigsaw" grid so crossers no use yet... Instrument performing central parts in concerto (6) C????? Compose letter descrining female... ...
Don't want to get too much of a steer and stop me solving it alone, but I have one question for anyone who has done this puzzle today. Is "cat" used twice? Yes or no will do! Thanks
An interesting gimmick that was not quite as terrifying as it first appeared to be although we got hung up on 34a which with hindsight is a perfectly fair clue.