The solution, undefined, is a partner in a well-known pairing. The grid entry is ?N?E?S Clue: Stuff about Times. I'm thinking Marx & Engels , but not quite convinced even though it fits the clue?...
1d: 16's response to theatre administration? (16a is Stephen Sondheim): *n*s*h*s*a. I can only think of "anesthesia", which is the US version of "anaesthesia". Is this right? If so, why? If not, what...
40d: The children's doctor, not quite the legendary slayer! T*e*e*s. All I can think of is "Theseus", which fits the definition. Can anybody explain the wordplay?...
21a: The King's residence to honour with presence and light (9). G*a*e*a*d. "Graveyard" is the only word that fits: GR=King, maybe, but what's the rest?...
Hoho!! Cracker-style literary jokes from Mr Waterloo ... some suitably making one groan, others raising a broad smile: I particularly liked 40ac. Gentle romp. Happy New Year to all ABers and many...
40d: Result when smooth troublemaker gets hold of union: e*e*t*a*e. "Eventuate" it must be: even = smooth;u = union; where does the troublemaker come in?...