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53A Some see that option upon high (4) _ T _ _

The final letter of 53A is the 2nd letter of 49D

49D Wouldn't you rather be seated there before the

bench demands your standing? ( 2,2,5)

_ _ / _ N / _ O _ R _ T

thAT OPtion
UP IN COURT ? (you show six letters)

claxbypluckacre,

Apologies for that error - I knew the 5 letter word was "court". So I inadvertently added the "T" which I felt was the last letter, as well as the dash.

But if it is UP in court (as I considered too) that leaves 53A as _ T _ P

I've shown it, tonta :)

Sorry, just seeing "atop" D'OH!!

I will have to stop torturing myself with this very
infuriating crossword. Thanks so much for your help.

You are very welcome, tonta: some you see , some you don't