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Stuck on last three. 17a His journeying page, Wilton, had no luck (5) N - S - E
27a Well-born knave in bolt back to Nature (6, 4) - E - - - E - A - Y
21d One of those whose morale was raised by Cyrano (coming from America - detained at port of entry) (5) C - D - -
Thanks.

[roslyn251254]

17a NASHE
27a GENTLE JACK - 23d is ok,ok
21d CADET - hidden in the clue

[Aloysius535]

17A NASHE
27A GENTLE JACK (23D is OK OK)
21D CADET

In response - what do you have for 8D & 20A

[eac2337]

17a Nashe The Unfortunate Traveller (a Life of Jack Wilton)
21d cadet
27a gentle jack

[eac2337]

8d charteuse
20a sergeant cuff

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Thanks all, I had OKAY for 23 down.

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8d CHARTREUSE
20A SERGEANT CUFF