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fares +r= Fraser - Canadian river and scots town - Fraserburgh?

The definition for the X is "plant that likes extreme dry conditions"

I'm still foxed by 2 on this puzzle:
The T word: the Clue is, "Chance to cling to man backing antique(7)". I have T?e?o?d
The S word: the Clue is, "The parasite of Bleak House to remove top of shaft (8)"

I'd be happy to have just the answers if possible, please.

to +he (man) backing + old = toehold?

Skimpole.

skim (takes top off) +pole (shaft) gives Skimpole - character from Bleak House?

Thank you very much!
I had seen the word toehold but was unable to see how it might fit - and I imagine that I need to make myself more familiar with Dickens's characters.
Renewed thanks to you both.

re. X, i agree with Tony, there doesn't seem to be a definition given in the clue.

King backed by student,
I hope, getting moving
(9)

I've got a bizarre feeling of deja vu here!(Excuse the lack of accents)
Are you asking for help with the X word?

King backed = rex, student = l. i hope = anagram = xerophile = no definition!