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1 Unscheduled test (4,5) 8 Heather (5) 10 Surplus (5) 12 Barrier (3) 13 Brown (3) 14 Twosome (4) 15 Core (6) 16 Enumerate (5) 18 Communicate (6) 20 Warmth (4) 22 Elderly (3) 23 Solidify (3) 24 Musty (5) 25 Zodiac Ram (5) 26 Protected (9)

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2 Arrogance (5) 3 Squad (4) 4 Hurry (6) 5 Intone (5) 6 Without forethought (9) 7 Pessimist (9) 9 Disapproving whistle (7) 11 Black leopard (7) 15 Sever (3) 17 Trauma (6) 19 Simmer in water (5) 21 Exclusive (5) 23 Strong wind (4)