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Hello, Elle!
Yes, I did my puzzle online this morning.
No paper today.
17, is new to me.
I went for "se tenant",
sent around ten (5 pairs) and "a".
20 A horse is a "steed", Elle.
Tip of Ye"W".
Stewed, apparently means agony!
There were several good clues today.
I am going to buy a paper tomorrow.
Much better than online!

Hi, Rusty!
Thank you for your help...
But I am sorry, I do not understand what "se tenant" means?
I can see how you have reached it, but what does it mean, and what is the definition?
And I can also follow how to arrive at "stewed"......but I didn't know it could mean "agony"?
I've never heard of that.....
I've heard of "leaving someone to stew"......but I thought it meant leaving them alone for a while to worry about something?
And I think "stewed" - apart from being a cooking term -
can also mean "drunk"?
No wonder I could not do either clue!
Yes, it is definitely chilly this evening,

Hello, Elle!
I do not have the puzzle, but from memory the definition is "how stamps can be" and solution is "se tenant", which means (I think), stamps on one sheet with different values.
Have a look in Collins or Chambers, and Anne Bradford has it too.
I agree about "stewed", but it could well be perfectly OK.
These setters are very clever lads/lasses.
I think it is chilly, too!

Update, Elle!
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/se-tenant

Good morning, Rusty!
It is a bright sunny day, but decidedly nippy this morning!
Surely not an Autumnal chill already?
Thank you for explaining about "se tenant"...and for the link.
This is not a term I have ever come across....however did you know that?
I am very impressed!
Now for a coffee and to tackle today's crossword!
I hope your roofer comes this morning....and I hope you have a fine day for doing the repairs!

Good morning, Elle!
Lovely morning but quite a bit cooler, I think?
"Fiddler" won't manage to attend my roof today.
He has emergency jobs first.
Suits me fine, as I am a bit ramfeezled after yesterday's efforts.
I did not know "se tenant", but worked it out from the clue and pondered upon it, then confirmed it with Mr Collins!
It's a phrase that is completely new to me.
I am ahead of you today!
Puzzle completed earlier!

Hi, Rusty!
So, no Topol today.......
What do you have planned instead?
We have to take the dog to the Groomers for 1.30......she will hate that!
She prefers being dirty and scruffy!
"Ramfeezled" is a new one to me!
Another one for my little black book?
I'm guessing it means "knackered"?
I wonder if I can introduce it into the conversation, when in the park tomorrow.......
I haven't accessed the crossword yet......the printer is playing up!

Hello, Elle!
Topol turned up and fixed the roof!
Another wee job ticked off.
Your poor dog!
"Ramfeezled" and "quanked" mean exhausted.
Put them in your wee book.
Hope your printer works.
It is a good puzzle today!
Unfortunately, no new words, though!

Hi, Rusty!
Well done, Topol!
"Quanked" can join "ramfeezled" in my book!
I have finally got the crossword printed...but haven't yet had chance to look at it.
I shall do so when I come back.....
I am just going to take the dog to be bathed and trimmed.
At least she likes the groomer, even if she doesn't like the grooming!

Hello, Elle!
Turned rainy here.
Yes, the "Fiddler" replaced a batten in the roof and all seems well now.
"Quanked" is another fine word!
Your wee book will be getting full!
I have had a canny afternoon.
Just keeping an eye on the Dow Jones Index going up and down.
Exciting stuff!