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  • Rudolph1895-1926 Italian-American silent film star and media hearththrob (9)
  • George1593-1633 Welsh-born priest and “metaphysical poet” (7)
  • Historicmarkettowninthe South Downs, West Sussex (7)
  • Ancientlettersofanumber of Germanic languages (5)
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  • Hard-hitting1940novelbyRichard Wright (6,3)
  • PacificislandinsoutheasternAsia, divided by a 1859 treaty (5)
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