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8 Authoritative (8)

9 To haste (anag.) (3,4) 10 Isolated (8)

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12 Buffalo (5)

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19 Evergreen tree (5) 22 Unlucky (7)

23 Vehicle (5,3)

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17 Life’s struggle (3,4) 20 Gold measure (5) 21 Stink (5)

22 Rough (5)