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Staines Massif character Scots hooligan put straight (7)

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aligned

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(Other definitions for aligned that I've seen before include "Linearly positioned" , "joined forces" , "Arranged in rows" , "Placed in the right relative position" , "Dealing (anag) - straight?" .)

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