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Thanks aristophanes ...... had both those answers pencilled in, but weren't sure. Thanks again. ;o)

Finished, but with two questions regarding wordplay.
13a: Language, one that's taught in school but not at work (5). Answer is obvious, but don't get it.
11d: Trim beard, fine one (4). Ditto.
Braced for embarrassment, as usual.

I get fine one- but not trim beard.

Not quite sure, but I think beard can also mean .... to confront boldly .... to face.

Get that, but not "trim". Thought it might be something like facer with a letter lopped off.

Perhaps a double- trim=face, beard=face.

Can't help sorry ..... mine is now ready for posting ! lol Ready to start another now. ;o)

13ac - the language is Latin, not at gives you lin, + go (work).

Thanks, peterm!

I am having trouble with 18a US novel, fifth print (5)
so far I have ?YPEE