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why yes ma'am. seems somewhat of a let down after all this time and all the other great answers y'all came up with. you may have to work both halves of both clues against one another for that last one if you still have interest. thanks T

Hiya Thalia - Not the same as what I was originally thinking. But like many other prior responses, quite clever. And punny. Like it. Here's a couple of alternative clues: An attractive East African - or - Stolen from the Horn of Africa Arabian spousal reception - or - A greeting for a Riyadhi business associate

Couldn't help myself and peeked. Gotta be it, Wilson. Very nice. And most excellent per usual Shake! ps - site should now be fixed.

oops... no he dihn't

been thinking something along the lines of this - very nice riddle

Damn Wilson - thought I had it with but like your answer much better - yet again...

Nice solve Wilson. I had nothing for this one for days. Half convinced myself there was not enough info to solve and finally peaked at your answer. Should never have doubted the master Mister 'puddn. Most excellent. I salute you sirs.

Spoiler fwiw

well hello, Sir. Been a contemplating the above since you first posted. Have some preliminary thoughts but first a question: is there any significance in the division of the two stanzas of the OP? Understand if you don't care to respond. Mostly just want to let you know am on the case.

almost completely sold

trying my damnedest

another shot