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Mandela's naval hero (6)

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nelson

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'naval hero' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for nelson that I've seen before include "Admiral called 5" , "Horatio or Mandela?" , "Maritime chief" , "'Horatio ..., English admiral (6)'" , "English admiral, lover of Lady Hamilton" .)

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