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[woolie]

25D Historical nickname for a British soldier first used in the English Civil War. 7 letters R??C?A?
34D 8th century BC prophet , traditional author of an Old Testament book. 5 letters ??S?A

[JUNKMAN]

25d redcoat ?

[bbq]

Hosea?

[solvitquick]

25d redcoat (100%) were referred to re english civil war - note american war of independence sometimes referred to as english civil war.
34d hosea (100%) only book in old testamending in "a" and 8th cent bc right.

[the old mill]

many thanks