Guardian 25595

[Flyhalf]

Sadly, running out of time -
Any help on 1d and 2d?
Damned dog dismissed in tragic scene? S-O-
For example removed branches over soldiers O-E-

[roslyn251254]

1d Spot
2d omen

[Flyhalf]

OK, I see how Spot fits in the theme, but omen?

[roslyn251254]

What's the theme of the xword?

[Flyhalf]

Aha! Wordplay refers back to 25a.
Thanks.

[SnakeintheGrass]

1d Spot
2d Omen

Nice Shakespeare crossword.