Crosswords/2005/February/19

February 19, 2005

Quick crossword
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Across
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 * 2. Argues (7)
 * 8. Melody; adjust instrument (4)
 * 9. Lucky piece of jewellery (6)
 * 10. Relating to the brain and reflex systems (7)
 * 11. Short, to the point (4)
 * 12. Danger (6)
 * 16. To be repulsed, opposed (6)
 * 19. Deep pit containing water (4)
 * 21. Bird accommodation (5)
 * 22. Common cigarette ingredient (7)
 * 23. Severe pain (5)
 * 24. Cut fiercely (5)
 * 25. Ministers (7)
 * 26. One of the canines, molars, etc. in mouth (5)
 * 27. Stick lip out (4)
 * 29. Cheap hotel (6)
 * 32. Re-examine (6)
 * 36. Egress (4)
 * 37. One skilled at their craft (7)
 * 38. First prime greater than 10 (6)
 * 39. Phalanges (4)
 * 40. Severely unpleasant (5)
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Down
Answers tomorrow.
 * 1. At a later date (6)
 * 2. Relating to 26 ac. (6)
 * 3. Wide, shallow ship (5)
 * 4. Devices (5)
 * 5. Strip of cloth worn (4)
 * 6. Exam; series of questions (4)
 * 7. Rip (4)
 * 13. The other form of crossword clue (6)
 * 14. Green, creamy fruit (7)
 * 15. Channel; rut (5)
 * 17. Garbage (7)
 * 18. Alibis; allows one to exit (7)
 * 20. Scenic place of interest (7)
 * 22. Fever carried by vermin (6)
 * 23. Ceremonial table (5)
 * 27. In surplus (6)
 * 28. Not for male or female (6)
 * 30. Frequently (5)
 * 31. Jobs (5)
 * 33. Thin fishes (4)
 * 34. Green emotion (4)
 * 35. Armoured vehicle
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