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I'm finding Rufus unusually sticky today - top half done, but bottom mostly not. Perhaps some help with this one might get me going again
15dn Shows appreciation, rises (6,2)
?????? / U?
I tried STANDS UP, but that made a nonsense of one of the crossers.
TIA

Appreciation as in growth- mounts up?

Thanks AB - I'll try that

It fits the crosser that was thrown out by "stands" - here's hoping!