Crossword for Sat, 22/Oct/2011

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Across
1: Wander aimlessly, the Queen and I, or the other way around (7)

5: Now Elton heard California's big one (3)

6: Alcohol and tobacco - they can get a grip on you, we hear (5)

8: Fruit taken in in inn (9)

9: Fiber extracted from thistles (5)

10: Implement box for young cat (3)

12: Word of opposition from a friend of Caesar, J? (7)
Down
1: Reportedly is nostalgic for wife (3)

2: Circus performer in a European big top (7)

3: Bird and man going different ways (9)

4: A sample makes sense (5)

7: Yellow fowl (7)

8: Farewell from union leader after getting something straight (5)

11: Thumb Drum? (3)




Solution (Reversed)
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