Do you like cryptic crosswords and new ██████? So do I! Enjoy!
Note: While it's (hopefully) possible to deduce the missing word in the flavour text, doing so is a bonus challenge that isn't required to get the green check.
Across
1. Summary about flightless birds from the east (6)
4. Explorer's statue shortened following detailed post (8)
9. Rub skin after finally moisturizing (5)
10. Guys cut short repair (3)
11. Announces what Sagittarius B2 smells like (found in deep space originally) (5)
12. In the spotlight: cracked stone containing silver? (7)
14. Piece of linen for ceramic implement (7)
15. Let gangster down (5)
17. Ditch church after 10:00, bored by reverend's introduction (6)
21. (unclued) (6)
22. Heartless director introduces lead characters in acclaimed musical, attracting tension (5)
25. Alchemist's creation derived from stirred spirits (7)
27. Wanderers primarily rode on frolicking mares (7)
29. Earl with heart of gold in charge of the wind (5)
30. Stark's half-hearted demand (3)
31. Quiet leader of investigation buried in crater alongside Oscar (5)
33. American tourists rant to curious children (8)
34. Ship's velocity close to cruise before subordinate returns (6)
Down
1. Local noble apprehending charge (8)
2. Change is a weapon (3)
3. Poorly aimed systems of communication (5)
5. Snow leopard's spot (5)
6. Died in a French battle, finally found in one piece (9)
7. Unclear conclusion to apology after Hamilton critic accepts $50? (6)
8. Unusually messy around back of apartment complex (6)
10. Crazy master and old expert (7)
13. Almost put up Footloose's lead character (4)
16. Impulsive switch mainly melodic, scrapping unusual introduction (9)
18. Guaranteed to confuse end user (7)
19. Confront wizard, following fighter's lead (4)
20. Seat made with rods and hammer, perhaps (8)
23. Angrily beat good man taking the most optimistic view (2,4)
24. It went after Tesla called (6)
26. Spanish man returns from Micronesia (5)
28. Liberal from Camp Lejeune (5)
32. Some spreadsheets and notices (3)
