Crossword for Thu, 23/Jul/2009

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Across
1: Natural ability

4: Big hit for the club members, and what might elicit the shaded words

9: Nosebag bit

10: Free-for-all

11: Stage of advancement

12: Step on the gas, e.g.

13: Operator's wear

14: Broad thoroughfare

16: King and queen

19: Understanding

23: Gaping

24: Squeal

25: Informal alliance

26: Sorrow
Down
1: Monk's robe

2: Performer

3: Ball, notably

4: Deep-fried cornbread ball

5: Grieve

6: Boxers' wraps

7: Sgts., .e.g.

8: Soon

12: Crab Nebula origins

13: U-shaped charm

15: Sated

17: Gave up

18: Coming from the side

20: Fork over

21: Produce in a hurry, with 'out'

22: Following




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