Crossword for Wed, 15/Oct/2008

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Across
1: G

6: Comparatively cunning

8: ___ d'art

9: In a lively manner

10: Bright red in summer

11: Like a haunted house

12: Hurdy-gurdy

14: Bony-plated beast

18: Most reliable

19: Moment of forgetfulness

20: Beyond the pale?

22: Stretched

24: Defeated decisively

25: Part of ICBM

26: Abe, to Tad

27: Like some memories
Down
1: Sincere outpourings

2: Sing like Crosby

3: More than recessed

4: Water down

5: Bête ___

6: Office fastener

7: Name for game, e.g.

9: Lowlife

13: Type of bus

15: It came from outer space

16: Assigns

17: Withdrawal problem

20: Provided assistance

21: Influential one

22: Goal

23: By no means long-winded




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