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Finding it really slow going this morning. Not strong on symphonies. 8a. Non-combatant I disparage (not half) put in prison.(8) ???????? 1d fool is blocking bridge team's top card, holding king(8) ????????

8a Civilian (non combatant)

C I VILI AN

I Vili(pend) inside Can ( US term for prison)

Wiseacre (fool)

W(est) and E(ast) are the Bridge team blocking IS = (Wise) +
Ace is the top card holding R(ex) [king]

W is E ac R e

Thank you. Lets hope this gets me going