Qualified, say Crossword Clue

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Qualified, say Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. having a strong healthy body
2. have the skills and qualifications to do things well

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

QUALIFIED (adjective)
1. holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
2. contingent on something else
SAY (verb)
1. have or contain a certain wording or form
2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
SAY (noun)
1. the chance to speak

Hint 3: Anagram

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42. Actor Eric of "Troy"

43. Get in bad with?

45. Raises the temperature of

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