Joseph Conrad's "The Secret ___" Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
2. a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CONRAD (noun)
1. English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
JOSEPH (noun)
1. leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
2. (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus

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17. "___ Recall" (Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi film)

18. Word on some soda cans

19. Second actor to play the CIA operative played by Chris Pine in "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" (2 wds.)

22. Adventure video game series "___ Attorney"

23. "The Mindy Project" actor Barinholtz

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29. Mini mischief-maker

32. Actor who first played James T. Kirk, the captain played by Chris Pine in updated "Star Trek" films (2 wds.)

36. ___ out (decline to participate)

37. "Do I have to ___ you a map?"

38. "___ the Lonely" (Roy Orbison song)

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48. Wedding cake layer

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Down

1. Scout uniform accessory

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3. 365 days

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