Crossword for Wed, 7/Jan/2009

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Across
1: With reference to above -- Phys. Ed. Department has renewed contract (7)

3: Boudoir broom closets - a cause for Bob Dole (7)

7: Trap with hands? (3)

9: Strip legumes (7)

11: Perform part of play (3)

12: Encourage horse led with direction. (3)

13: In all, just a little peak. (3)

14: Windows creator more neglectful after hearing's end (7)

15: Facing defeat on court record? (3,4)

17: Enjoy a mud pie and trade it freely (3,4)

19: Junk food--its odor? Stinky (7)

20: Mean to declare how old you are (7)

21: Rose was refined, but would never make a silk purse (4,3)

22: In no state to contain a pregnant virgin? (3)

24: Anger that is constraining response (3)

25: Top card? Excellent! (3)

26: Abnormally mintier in the meantime (7)

27: Unappealing environment for a snooze (3)

28: French scientist tears up plays (7)

29: Unbelievable boast in part of the castle (7)
Down
1: Returned, blushing about departure (9)

2: Whistles for tarts carrying pitcher (5)

3: Rocks lure a breeding fish (4,9)

4: Tear down and show a lack of respect for Mickey (9)

5: End of Oslo peace process making things less clear (13)

6: Backroom houses last component of engine (5)

8: ...near fishing boats stocked with cold bait (5,8)

10: Runner or dramatist in play (13)

16: At risk using the phone (2,3,4)

18: Working up here? Not in the next episode (9)

21: It might make an impression on a philatelist (5)

23: Identifies men as displaced - best not to be one at 34's (5)




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