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sorry, typo
en = printing measure

Well done Daniel

en rather than em in this case, jazzy

I had the right sort of magazine in mind, and was trying to fit en, em or pica in something, but grades didn't spring to mind.

Ah! Daniel. Well done. #2 is a 'double' and I see where 'string' is coming from. Never thought of it myself. Here are my workings:-

1. a little = it’s ‘in’ there. ABYE (archaic) = to pay the penalty for (Chambers def); “antique” implies “archaic”

2. (double) SIDING.
siding to a short line;
siding = to be going along with

3. arranges = grades (grade = to arrange according to grade – Chambers def); measurement for printing = en; gr(en)ades = GRENADES = (?) magazine articles.

4. anag (out) of “bribe henchman to go” = BRING HOME THE BACON = (to) provide material support (Chambers def)

5. seen = seen; worst = best; se(best)en = SEBESTEN = an oriental boraginaceous tree (Chambers def) = oriental grower (loosely)

That should be siding = a short line

Hi Jolan

Good workout as always.

I wasn't convinced of string. Siding makes much more sense.

I'll try to do better next week!

You were too wily for me

Certainly not, Daniel. Never too wily for you.

Apart from yourself, I'm surprised I got away with so many this week.
ab must be taking a break this week.
I'm sure it be a long time before it happens again.
Meanwhile:- YIPPEE! :0)

Only had 1, 3, and 4 right. Was trying to make oleaster work for 5, but of course it doesn't. Wish I had a bit more time on Tuesdays, and that the site wasn't so infuriating. You must be smug, jolan!