Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) antagonists having the formulae
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wherein the dashed lines, A, B, Y, Z, G, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5,
R.sub.6, R.sub.16 and R.sub.17 are as defined in the application, and
processes for preparing them. These compounds and their pharmaceutically
acceptable salts are useful in the treatment disorders including CNS and
stress-related disorders.