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1. sailors may take a turn round them (5) -I-E-
2. Is taken aback in cavalier fashion (5) -I-E-
3. Quits being fair (4) --E-
4. Goes without saying (8) --S-O-D-
5. People agree in thought (8) M-N-A-L-
*if answer is mentally, why?
Thanks in advance

3. Quits being fair (4) even
4. Goes without saying (8) unspoken??
5. People(men)agree(tally)in thought...

thanks trevor
i need to correct clue 1.
Sailors may take a turn round them (5) -I-T-

Hi, Poppy,
2. might be 'rides' being that cavaliers were the cavalry of the day and rode on horseback ('aback'). I know the rationale is a bit shaky but it might work. Cheers.

Hi.

1. bitts are strong wooden posts on the bow of a ship to which anchor lines may be attached.

JimC