Crossword for Mon, 18/Dec/2023

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Across
2: '_ and Old Lace'

4: Allow in again

7: Prepare for the ring

8: Palate clearer

9: Reference book compiler, at times
Down
1: Smith and Jones, maybe

2: Andrews, for one

3: Spar without a partner

5: Criminal gang member

6: Pertaining to written words




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