Enigmatic Variations N0 1609 By Chalicea

[Matakari]

Good morning, a pretty decent-looking EV with our own Chalicea, but she has stumped me with the following for which I would appreciate some help, thank you.

11a Formerly, as it were, in what circumstances capturing Italy and the French ( 8 ):
                        ?H??NOR?

15a Spanish gaolers having cold, miserable day surrounded by drinks ( 8 ) : ?LLA?D??

20a Small, domestic, wooden objects finally merit reactionary scornful remark ( 6 ) : ????SE

25a  Revised old theorem for electronic interrupter ( 8 ) : R?MOT???  

31a  Complete removal of old partner coming back in command pursued by echoed din mostly ( 8 )
                                     ????SI??

21 d  Grief of old fellow, duke accompanied by female according to Will ( 6 ) : ???O??

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. Yes, I don't know why you ignored 'Roti is wrong' and then gave it again!

I know you referred to her as 'our' Chalicea, but she's given you some tough times with her last few puzzles. Maybe 'Strauss Work' will be Matakari-friendly....

[Matakari]

My apologies for misunderstanding your previous reply to ROTI, NACW! Have a great day!

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari - my (ahem) bluntness led me to type '{Roti} is wrong', thought I'd avoided ambiguity! 

[bobbinwales]

I hope you got the right answer now to the 'roti' one- your just a letter out. Hope thats a lot of help

[Neveracrossword]

Bobbin...thanks- i gave Matakari the money, the Loti, earlier this morning.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, you really enjoyed the last Fieldfare puzzle (in the Spectator). I hope you get as much pleasure from today's. It wasn't at all tricky, but very good fun.