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Thanks chrisE...I've double checked the spelling in case there was an autocorrect on my phone, but they're all transcribed correctly...yes, these clues are a bit weak.

18a. Poorly regarded woman's saleable item
PIECE OF GOODS

12. Barnaby put into interesting and tedious work
DRUDGERY

21a. Last offer
HOLD OUT

19d. They're purely symbolic
LILIES

Parses for the above please.

12. Barnaby is RUDGE (Dickens character) but is the clue UN-interesting which would give DRY?

Re 12.... mistake again....it says "uninteresting". Thanks

Any takers for:
PIECE OF GOODS
HOLD OUT
LILIES
?
Thanks

18a & 21a are both double definitions
'piece of goods' is a derogatory term for a woman, and something one can sell.
'hold out' can be to last (maintain a position), and if you offer something to someone, you may hold (it) out.
19d. (white) lilies are a symbol of purity.

Thanks mattrom.

21a. Stick or stone of little value
PASTE

23d. Order than three sisters who were odd
WEIRDER

21a. A tyrant needs to look after the lower socio-economic groups
DESPOT

Parses for the above please.

21a paste is a sort of glass used as fake gems

2nd 21a

Spot = look
After 'D E' = economic groups