Spectator 2258

[Graudian]

Not looking well, with a scar and spasm? (10) starts with A

Suspending again what interrupts roaming (9) Think it starts with R

[bibblebub]

astigmatic
rehanging

[Graudian]

Thank you.

[bibblebub]

you're welcome

[Graudian]

Sorry I also meant to ask -

Bit of a shock, breaking University's security devices (9) two words
starts with U

[bibblebub]

yale locks

[Graudian]

Can I seek more help please bibblebub?

Does the 8 letter word in the NW corner start with an E or an R?

[Graudian]

That should be North East

[bibblebub]

R

my starting point for filling in the words was to notice that 2 of the 10-letter words start at the same square

[Graudian]

Many thanks.

[bibblebub]

good luck with the rest

[Graudian]

Thanks, it's starting fall into place.

[mathsman]

Eventually filled the grid. Found the thematic name and (I think) one of the four thematic clued answers; in the case of the latter, though, I may have followed a false trail. I cannot find three other thematic clued answers, so perhaps I haven't correctly identified the theme - any HINTS please?

[roslyn251254]

If one of your 4 thematic clued answers is 9 letters ... you should be ok ........google it and the other 3 should be there!

[mathsman]

Thanks Roslyn; I'll give it a try.

[hankir]

Hint on:

Old seabird, one left outside (8)

Thanks.

[Neveracrossword]

External, outside. Ex +Tern +A +L/eft.

[roslyn251254]

outside is the defn .... usual 2 letters for old + eagle (4 letters) +...

[Neveracrossword]

Sorry, I gave you an answer rather than a hint. I'll be more careful in future!

[hankir]

Thanks ros and Neveracrossword.

[Farrwest]

I've filled in the grid and know the author but can't get the theme in order to identify the 4 thematic clued answers. Going to bed now (10pm in Canada). Would appreciate a big hint waiting for me when I wake up. Thanks