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12 a. Great article by deputy leader attracts attention to old statesman. (6)
Answer = Gandhi. Why?

3 d. One of those in 4 down (dubs) overlooks Lawrence first for religious types. (8)
Answer = Buddhist. Why?

12 a:
G (reat) AN (article) D (leader=first letter) HI (attracts attention
Gandhi = old statesman

Dub reversed is bud
Lawrence initials are DH
First is 1st
Buddhist.

Hi elle,
Oh boy! When shown the solution I sometimes wonder if the 'little grey cells' are beginning to atrophy. I'm curious to know how you became so proficient at solving crosswords.
Have a great day.

Hi rusty,

You've done it again, many thanks. I am determined to master Crosaire and if you have any suggestions I'd be most grateful.

Have a great day.

Glad to help, Basil!
Very nice of you to respond that way.
Many do not!
Cryptics are a never ending learning process, thankfully!
Only think I would suggest is, try not to think in tramlines. Keep your mind open.
It is easy to get fixated on what you "think" the answer may be, and ignore others.

Goodness, I'm not proficient at it , Basil!
I'm just slowly improving - thanks to all the help I've had here on this site.
It's a learning curve!
You have a good day, too.