Spectator 2495

[NeverGiveUp]

Hello Clever People! This is my first attempt at a Spectator Crossword, and I'm pleased to have picked up Doc's mindset and completed all but one answr. Could I please ask for help with 37d (_U_S). Thanks!

[aelmpvw]

most of us need the clue

[roslyn251254]

It was unclued aelmpvw
buds goes after the theme name

[NeverGiveUp]

Thank you roslyn251254, I wouldn't have worked that out!

[LancastrianOik]

The "unclueds" were all verifiable in Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. "Doc" often references "Brewer's", which is a wonderful thing in its own right and would grace your bookshelves.

A hard copy of Chambers Dictionary is also essential, in my experience.

[NeverGiveUp]

LancastrianOik thank you, I've discovered that I do have a paperback copy of 'Brewers' on my bookshelf, so will bring it back into service!