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15A Disgusting row about award (7) I have N - I - O - L

26D Avonlea girl has a way to go (4) I have - N - E and assume the answer is ANNE but do not see why!!

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15a Noisome - 'Noise' (about) OM (Order of Merit)

(9d Handle - sounds like 'Handel')

26d Anne - A + NNE (Nor Nor East) - 'Avonlea' is the fictional setting for "Anne of Green Gables"

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Thanks for such a prompt response. Getting a handle on things certainly helps! I should obviously expand my reading list!