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20a back university person adhering to a faith (5) ??n?? Synod??
26 a after a period of relaxation I start to gain energy for standing (8) ??e???g?
27a former chancellor taking the sword to tax initially (6) ?r???t

27 Brandt - former German chancellor? Brand+T(ax).

26 Prestige - standing/status.

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20 Hindu, person adhering to a faith. Hind/back +u/university.

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