Anal play ? Seriously ? Why not 'fore' ?

Why not both, Weetum?? On a more serious note, that connection did take me rather by surprise (although we did suggest the inclusion of anal, more out of fun rather than seriousness).

I am more concerned about the use of the word homonym in place of homophone. Weight and wait sound alike, but aren't spelt the same, making them homophones, not homonyms.

Otherwise, a fun grid.

I did not enjoy this

7 red herrings for homophones is too many.