Crossword for Tue, 28/Dec/2010

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Across
1: Quietly pulls electrical connectors (5)

3: Neighbours, say, note each period (4,5)

8: Prohibit couple from erotically wearing less clothing (5)

10: French song composed by German boy in study (7)

11: Actress Tori, lacking direction, is getting the characters out of order(11)

13: Fixes sheep's stomach- a classic Yankee feature (9)

15: Pointer: 'Start off thin' (5)

16: Repair stitching that flares Ewok cloaks (5)

17: Balls thrown at gophers (9)

18: Conclude a recitation off-key (11)

20: Gold cot in rummage sale (7)

21: Fat?! According to talk, you is a pig! (5)

22: Shocked ensemble leader with ascending note during concert (9)

23: After a second, whip and rip (5)
Down
1: Celebration geared for retirement (6,5)

2: Bit of a fight (5)

4: Cheaper oil, gas distributed in Island chains (13)

5: No stove can allegedly help to make a drink (9)

6: Clearly notes Earths at a particular compass point (4-5-4)

7: In the manner of a girl (3)

8: Shifting financial fortunes cause industry revolution (8,5)

9: Cant this band collect any moss? (7,6)

12: Thats sensible; has the eagle perhaps landed? (4-2-5)

14: Frustrating item containing flaw (9)

19: The Irish are working for small clubs (5)

20: Top card? Excellent! (3)




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