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[bryand]

1d) Heavy type that's put on to show spirit in adversity (4,4)
2d) Aquatic sport's endless battle round river (5,4)
7d) A graduate has 101 calculators (5)
22d) Ancient city woman picked up Indian statesman once (5)
Apology for no letters. All help greatly appreciated.

[factor-fiction]

ABACI

[factor-fiction]

Bold face?

[factor-fiction]

Bold face doesn't sound right though

[Mamyalynne]

Water Polo

[Mamyalynne]

Bold face looks good

[tommy.toon]

22:neh ru

[shiny shoes]

1d Bold face;2d water polo, 22d Nehru?

[factor-fiction]

Thanks mamya. I have heard the term 'brave face' but never' bold face', which is why I was unsure. But bold face certainly matches the 'heavy type' bit

[bryand]

Thank you all for your prompt and very helpful answers.