Sunday Times Cryptic 4468 Sunday January 15th 2012

[keenz48]

10a type of guide for tourists..
This is my last clue but can't see it!!

[Zhukov]

how many letters?

[Mamyalynne]

letter count??

[Baldric]

How many letters?
Any placed?

[saladdodger]

How many letters?

[Mamyalynne]

Gazetteer ??

[Lie-in King]

10a Courier - a type(face) & a guide

Hi keenz - it's always nice to include the number of letters & any you've placed, so that people without the puzzle can more readily help you - thanks :-)

[keenz48]

C?a?i?r...7 letters

[Baldric]

Lik cracks it again

[keenz48]

Thank you all for helpful comments and answer. I will give detail next time...I'm a bit new to asking for help!!
Lie-in King as ever you are on top form.

[colonialboy]

I know the typeface but don't get the 'guide for tourists' bit if anyone can clue me in so to speak. Ta.

[Mamyalynne]

cour·i·er
noun /ˈko͝orēər/  /ˈkərēər/ 
couriers, plural

A messenger who transports goods or documents, in particular

A company or employee of a company that transports commercial packages and documents
- the check was dispatched by courier
- a courier service

A messenger for an underground or espionage organization

A person employed to guide and assist a group of tourists

[Lie-in King]

Chambers has - "...an official guide and organiser that travels with tourists..."

[colonialboy]

Who knew? Thanks folks.