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• One crooked line and ten more? Strictly speaking, not
• Not strictly speaking, ten hidden under the Nile
• Not, strictly speaking, let about nine
• For bear, ran in to let
• That's for bearing
• Be permissive in an oral way with the tent
• Is this for bearing?
• Perhaps that's for bearing
• Sounds as if this is for bearing the raving at last
• Let it not be harsh about nine
• 'Let it be about nine and let one off, perhaps (7)'
• Let it be about 9, but not strictly speaking
• Showing acceptance of the opinions of others
• Merciful or tolerant
• Patient is sadly not alert