Spectator 2608

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

Spectator 2608 - any and all help accepted on the unclued lights, especially the link if there is one. Thanks.

[ProfessorMaisie]

The link is the puzzle's title, which also suggests the direction.

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

I see that, it’s the norm with this crossword, but it’s still eluding me re: the clues as they currently appear in the grid.

[ProfessorMaisie]

Another word instead of 'support' for ''I'll give you my b...'' (then enter the answers/synonyms the same way).

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

And then, as if by magic, I’ve got it. Very clever and crafty. Thanks Prof!

[PiffPoff]

Northern Dutch settler hides blunder (5)
???ER. No idea.

[Neveracrossword]

Boer is the Dutch settler, N for Northern goes inside. Chambers confirms the word means blunder'

[PiffPoff]

I saw that in Chambers but didn't think it worked. I guess hides means N is inside. Thanks.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, PiffPuff, I quite liked the use of 'hides' - not as obvious as some we get.

[PiffPoff]

34D Rubbish half of dull term in work (4) DR?K. DREK (rubbish)? How does it parse, please?

[Neveracrossword]

Dre(ary) half of dull and the K from the end, term (common in crosswords) of worK.

[PiffPoff]

Term as in terminal letter in work? UGH! Thanks!

[Neveracrossword]

PiffPoff, glad I could help. I've seen 'term' for end letter in several crosswords in the past week.