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1 Be important (6) 4 Desist (4) 7 Islamic ruler (4) 8 Loofah (6) 9 Curved structure (4) 10 Attracted (4) 12 Romantic gift (4) 14 Finish (3) 16 Bind (3) 17 Wartime partner (4) 20 Small rodent (4) 23 Similar (4) 24 Take into custody (6) 25 Heaves (4) 26 Female sheep (4) 27 End of Lent (6)

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1 Stone-worker (5) 2 Implement (4) 3 Water plants (5) 4 Edge (4) 5 Tiny spade? (6) 6 Implore (5) 11 Genuine (4) 13 Gem (4) 15 Vilify (6) 16 Deal (5) 18 Hire (5) 19 Subsequently (5) 21 Responsibility (4) 22 Defeat (4)