Spectator 2548.

[Tilly2]

I'm just starting this but don't understand this bit of the preamble.

'The poet's name is a clued light and must be shaded.'

What does 'must be shaded mean', please.

[Neveracrossword]

Highlighted - just to show you got itm

[aelmpvw]

this might help
https://www.crosswordsolver.org/forum/783081/poets-name-must-be-shaded/

[Tilly2]

Thank you both. I won't get as far as entering it!
That Crossword Forum looks useful, Ael. Thank you for the link.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Tilly2. It's not too tricky a puzzle this week, I think you will manage it.

[Tilly2]

I've done five, so far. :-)

[novalis]

As NACW says, it is not too tricky. The poem is a relatively short one.

[Neveracrossword]

Tilly2, keep an eye on your answers to clues - the poet's name might reveal itself (if you know more poets than I do!).

[Tilly2]

28 d...
Former occupant of barrel? (8)
Diogenes?

[teacher1]

I think 28d begins with an I

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, 28 D definitely begins with an I.

[Tilly2]

Thank you both.