Crossword for Fri, 1/Feb/2008

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Across
1: Core of an ear

5: Dick

9: Computer memory

10: Surgery is rarely recommended for it these days

11: Subdued

14: Try

15: One who might get to the root of the problem?

17: Niacin source

19: Family member

20: Slogan

22: Jim-dandy

25: Every little bit

26: Goes along

27: They run around blocks
Down
1: One with an ace up his sleeve?

2: Expostulatory

3: Water moccasin

4: Spree

5: Spellbound

6: Inch fraction

7: It may be cocked

8: Lightened up

12: Saxophonist's jacket?

13: Bring back together

16: Burrito wrappers

18: Heavenly bodies

20: Post-skiing beverage, for some

21: Accumulate

23: Obstinate person

24: Barbie's ex-beau




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