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48d "Backer finally keeps Poles in substandard accommodation" (7)

S?O?B?R

Any help much appreciated

Spo NS or ?

S po NS or.

Rusty, I think it's (keep)S Po NS Or (Poor, substandard, with the poles NS inside).

PS I know it doesn't actually matter, but I'm honing my parsing skills!

Thanks rusty; I had BOOTS instead of SHOES in 55a, so wonder I couldn't see it

Sorry, Rusty - we crossed!

PS Thanks for your kind comment earlier, about the possibility that I could cope with the Times monthly puzzle. It's not one I ever see, and I don't mind - there are more than enough to do already!

Glad to help, Gooner!

Hello, Malone!
I saw the correct parse just after I posted!
Well, I had a wee look at the Monthly puzzle, and nothing came jumping out at me!
I have saved it though, and may explore it on Monday.
Pigale seems to really like it!

Rusty, you always have a day off from solving, whereas my Sunday involves doing four crosswords. My brain gets a good workout … and then needs a good rest!

Hi Malone

Those four crosswords will surely be knocked off by lunchtime so here's the monthly one for your afternoon delight..

https://www.dropbox.com/s/agezzdd0qrz2pmm/Special20217.pdf?

Thanks very much, tatters - I'll attempt that tomorrow (afternoon!).