Question for Chakka

[naomi24]

How are you getting on with Money Matters?

[chakka35]

Hello,naomi, good to hear from you.

I finished it a couple of weeks ago. Now comes the tedious bit where I copy my answers onto the entry form.

What's the betting that I mis-spell AGISTMENT or something in my boredom and end up with 99-and-a-half
again? How're you doin'?

[naomi24]

I've finished too - although, as usual, I have my reservations about one or two answers, and may well end up half a point (or if things are really bad - even more) down. We shall see.

Good luck - and I hope your copying goes well this time. :o)

[chakka35]

About what do you have reservations, apart from 53 which seems very weak?
No need to mention your answers, just the clue numbers; they might ring a bell with me. Cheers.

[naomi24]

Yes, 53 definitely - I feel it's a little airey fairy - and 64 .......... I think it's right, but ........

What about you? Are you sure of all your answers?

[chakka35]

Only 53, which, I agree is fluffy. But I consulted two friends who had also finished and they had the same answer. And I can't think of anything else.
I've no probelms with 64. The answer I have means to cut out and is also defined in Chambers as "a tax on certain home commodities".

[naomi24]

Yes, it seems we are in agreement on 64, but I'll continue to ponder 53 until the end of November. You never know - inspiration may strike - I'll let you know if it does.