Crossword for Tue, 23/Jan/2007

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Across
1: Stocker of pumps

6: Dry run

9: Separated in place or position or time.

10: Synonym of 'dependant'

12: Synonym of 'hug'

14: Synonym of 'reverse'

15: A column of light.

16: More than peppy

18: Brilliant celestial displays

20: Being without defect or blemish.

22: The area between the roof and top floor.

23: 'Fat chance!'

24: Condition

26: National; especially in reference to the government.

28: A traveler riding in a vehicle but not operating it.

29: Synonym of 'stop'

30: An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.

31: The most pretty.

Down
1: The Millennium Falcon.

2: Toothbrush brand

3: Past tense of 'sit.'

4: Synonym of 'subdue'

5: Chilling

7: Synonym of 'explain'

8: Opposite of unlucky

11: A large dog originally bred for snow rescue and as a working dog.

13: Opposite of unfriendly

17: The past tense of 'purchase.'

19: Of the highest quality.

21: The chief official who is expected to ensure fair play.

23: To have expected and wished.

25: Go back to base

27: Synonym of 'course'

29: Hit lightly.





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