Could you help me with a few clues, please. 5dn Tense, as pupil is in audition (4ltrs) t--t I think it might be tort, but not sure. 16dn Marine crustacean exposed, retaining salt (8lts) b-r-a--- Again I think it could be barnacle but cannot see why! 27ac British citizen, fellow taken in by recluse (8ltrs) --n--n-r 9ac Scary attitude in hospital - arm is mistreated --a--i-m Many thanks. Four Clubs