Unclued lights are of a kind, including one of two words, all listed in Chambers or Oxford (the required spelling of 12 across is given by both dictionaries). One clued light can be rearranged to form a possible two-word description of each unclued light and must be highlighted.

Across

1    A certain confusion with church garment (8, hyphened)
8    Went back exhibiting profundity (4)
16    Dancer’s perhaps losing one without right performers (9)
17    Lean meat, game from the east (7)
22    Native Americans nearly get lost (4)
23    Unknown German crew turning on sailor (7)
25    Cherry drink knocked back in hardship (6)
26    Covers of special...