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I'm about half way through this one - and about to give up at this rate !

5D: erratic jockey reclined at pub

the answer has to be unpredictable (= erratic) it fits with my across answers but I can't parse it?
Help please.

Sorry, typo error - QUIPtic!

yes - anagram of "reclined at pub"

jockey anagram indicator for "reclined at pub"

Thanks, guys, didn't know that 'jockey' indicated an anagram - can see it now you've told me!
Sorry to be a nuisance!

Last one for parsing, please.

5A: Official aid I once refused is reduced (8) - I think
the answer is 'subsides'. Why, please?

Subsidies - official aid - reduced by i - one = subsides- is reduced?

Thank you, ab. I've finished now!