54a "Burden Aramis shouldered and discharged" (6) M?S?E? 42d "Complex woman's incomplete directions-- she may make one cross" (9) E?E?T?T?S I am not sure about the second T in 42d for I have 'that's the gist of it'f or 53a.
Thanks JULIEWOOLIE for 'That's the size of it'! It was the last clue to solve and I can't believe I had trouble with it now I know the answer for sure!