*cryptic grid* may require refreshes

Aaargh. No fair, not really cryptic! 5* for grid + 5* for misdirection.

a novel grid, but nowhere near enough time allowed.

So enjoyable that I will overlook the dreaded cluedo reference. Fun! TY

Hi @Rick B if I may... "cryptic" from early 17th century: from late Latin crypticus, from Greek kruptikos, from kruptos ‘hidden’. ergo, as all the answers were "hidden" within , this was the very epitome of cryptic. Nice to see your moniker, trust you are good. and @ Jmelb thankyou for your tolerance

Nicely done! Completely stumped me!

I'd hate to be given a shopping list for the grocers from you and a time limit
This is so over the top