Crossword for Thu, 12/Mar/2009

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Across
2: A grim ball gown, uncomfortable in increasing temperature (6,7)

7: He's not joking, it's completely lawless. (2, 3)

8: Large cab I maneuvered, following a set of rules (9)

11: Happening on a par to first Thanksgiving (5)

13: Alien contributed to Journal of Nutrition (7)

14: Audibly push lever (5)

16: No government lawyer's thrilled to display being agreeable (3,6)

18: Having one's feet opposed, as in Australia. (9)

19: In favour of an outer garment for protection (5)

20: Lackluster sex drive dogs one on wobbly pins (7)

22: Writing mate loses head and becomes confused about punishment (5)

24: Loveless sensations resort?! (9)

25: Go from right to left in 144, and shine (5)

26: Prejudice runs wild in a legal system (13)
Down
1: Working on mental topic? (13)

2: Small stones unfinished in cemetary plot (5)

3: Cull out from top ten (3)

4: Gang has finished chasing one left alone (9)

5: Carried on with wit,energy and a little determination (5)

6: Okay shot ripped tears in butt (6-5)

9: Announced at first match: 'You are on the net. This is unprofessional.' (7)

10: Grave study: code-breaking? (13)

12: Big flowers for VIPs? (4,7)

15: Loathes key English exams (7)

17: End is close, doctor surreptitiously revealed (9)

21: Miserable raise follows poor grade (5)

23: Gallows gear so one swings (5)

25: Trap with hands? (3)




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