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Clue no. 13: In Istanbul, Germans battle in river with Greek poet

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A clue to BULGE/HOMER (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.A bit nonsensical, but I think the geographic location + two nationalities just about holds the surface together. Points from me.
2.An unlikely story!
3.with?