1- US Comic strip character 3,4 L?? A?N?R
2- To lop or cut short ?R?N?A?E
3- High ranking South African golfer 5,3 E???E? ??S
4- Military Engagement ??T??E
5- Full of regret R?E??L
6- Cite as evidence A?D??E
7- Expanse of water in northern Italy 4,4 ???E C?M?
8- Unprepossessing U?L?
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