Yes, wide-world-of-stamps, the answer is Evident. And I'd like to make honorary mention of janeababe and domino-710 for their input.

"She took the fifth type before the sixth from Rome, but followed with a reduction. That’s what she came across!"

She took the fifth type - (synonym for 'letter') E is fifth letter in alphabet

before the sixth from Rome - VI = roman numerals for six

but followed with a reduction - (synonym for 'dent')

That’s what she came across - that's what was Evident.

BTW countessalmirena, I gave you the thumb's up emoji to let you know that you were correct with E and VI. I thought I should clarify that.

Bout time - I was getting agitated. 😂

Bout time - I was getting scared. 😂

I must have checked the question 20 times to make sure I didn't stuff up. I don't want to get a cyber hiding.

Yes, thank you to everyone, especially for correcting my very silly mistake.

Also, thank you to the Countess for sending me in the right direction with her post.

Should I do this, or should domino since they were the one who actually gave the correct answer?

You, definitely you.

Still think ' viaduct ' was better. 🤣

OK, but please don't expect any real brain teasers as mine are of the simpler variety.

I left the nail after the alien telephonist hesitated, everlasting.

(1 word,  7 letters)  

You call that simples. 🤣

I am with dom

wwooossshhh

Eternal.

Loving this thread. I'm a cryptic crossword addict from way back.