Hello all! Need some help, please, as follows: 7a: element number to take back (5); 15a: One low sound rebound by the French is shameful (7); 24a: Artist's second land (5) 1d: George is on hilltop...
16a. Proverbially this doesn't count; but try telling that to the participants!
(7 letters) ?I?N?N?
3d. Freed or loosened? (7 letters) ?N?T?C?
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