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Clue no. 4: Admiral Halsey essentially captured by noble royal. Ransom demanded? No.

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A clue to NELSON / PRINCE (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Noble does not equal noble gas and I can't see how demanded is a containment indicator
2.'Essentially' sticks out a little in the surface reading
3.A bit too staccato, avoidable esp in a R&L clue