the generalist

[macpark]

Stuck on two my friends, and would appreciate some help

18ac German river-countess

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French steel

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[sarumite]

Hi macpark

18a Rhinegravine

19d Acier

good luck (S)

[macpark]

Thanks sarumite. I have been "away" for a while and have missed my crosswords. I had final assignments for an OU module with deadlines all over the place so I haven't finished a crossword for weeks!

I think today is a puzzle special in Telegraph so I am going to have a puzzle fest!