22d, 17 letters. Thought it was misrepresentation, but doesn't fit. Clue : false or misleading account. M?S?E?T?S?N?A?I?N 24d dominating influence (A not E), 10 letters -S-E-R-N-Y Suggestions most...
17a 8 letters, slow to act.
I have -E-I----
8d 5 letters, partially divided
I have L-E--
22d 8 letters, military signal
I have -E-E---E
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