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1. Org. for those 50 and older
5. Pacific island nation with Apia as its capital
6. Standing upright
7. Robed men in a monastery
8. The 500-mile race city, informally
1. Moses's brother in the Bible
2. Make changes to, as a law
3. Boxing film series starring Sylvester Stallone
4. Gentle taps on the back
5. Big-rig truck, for short
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