Thanks, Koala!

Someone protesting in one's place has nothing to put away (6)

Time for a clue?

Direct is on the right.

Hey Cheryl: what 'bout ye olde "e" clue

1 "e"

I'm new here - although my husband used to participate and I kibutzed. I think I know this one:

Pocket

Someone protesting = picket
in one's place = where the "i" is
has nothing = replace with "o"
to put away = pocket

...to GameBoomers, Elise! And welcome especially to the Puzzle Garden. Who was your husband?

Thanks for the welcome. My husband was - still is :+) - Twisgy.

Welcome to Gameboomers, Elise!

And here's your reward for the correct answer: ===[**WCF**]===

Thanks, Sherlock. Here's my clue:

Areas include fifty-one churches (9)

Twizgy? Yes, a smart guy who gave you credit for solves at times. Give him my best, please, and again, welcome to you.

Yup, he's pretty bright - and always willing to share the credit. I passed along your best wishes and he says "Hi".

religions
re(li)gions

Congratulations, manxman. Wow - only 2 hours from post to prize:

===[**WCF**]===

Thank you Elise

Write name on figure (8)

Write name on figure (8)

Write = Pen
name = tag
on = on
figure = Pentagon (Dir)