Cryptic crossword No 3,397

Mon 4 May 2026, set byLepusXwords

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Special Instructions: NOT INTENDED TO BE SOLVED, JUST UPLOADING SOME OLD XWORDS SINCE I'M NEW HERE. Steve Pemberton (Sep 1, 2023) – 'Primarily, Steve Pemberton's hidden name (Inside No. 9)' can be found across the grid's centre since all clues reference some connection to the notable actor and writer. Nb, clues aren't the best down to 'early setter syndrome' (eg, poor selection indicators and DbEs) and trying to force the clues to be thematic.