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One whose work may provide a little relief? (8)

Ross

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sculptor

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(Other definitions for sculptor that I've seen before include "Rodin, perhaps" , "Artist in three-dimensional shapes" , "Stone-carving artist" , "Artist in stone, bronze etc" , "Maker of statues" .)

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