Listener 4027

[Ardboe]

I have completed everything (I think!) except 40across and isolated cell beside it - any tiny hint please? clue:Offence reported down under?Pip....

[midazolam]

that is the clue to 42 across
the definition is "Pip"

[Ardboe]

Thanks Midazolam

[Quizmonster]

The isolated cell referred to is the opening letter of the replacement 25 across...at least it is the way I've completed it!

[Ardboe]

Thank you Quizmonster

[turnerjmw]

If you're still stuck on 42ac, part of the wordplay is discussed briefly in the main thread on this puzzle from last week, near the end of the first page

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puz zles/Crosswords/Question730141.html