Crossword for Mon, 14/May/2012

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Across
1: Like a gag

5: Craftsman

9: Bobby follower

10: Subdued

11: Grabs

12: Not kosher

13: Good judgment

16: Conk

18: Remote room?

19: Place to haggle

20: Deteriorate

23: Stream

24: Betray

25: The lot

26: Pitcher's cuff

27: X's in an alley
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2: Cold War weapon

3: Outerwear store?

4: Lustful looks

5: Device

6: Low-tech hair dryer

7: Bit of parsley

8: Knobby

9: Ready for studs

14: Vehicle on Boston's Green Line

15: Former ironer?

16: Theme of this puzzle

17: Ballpark snack

20: Closet wood

21: Awaken

22: Certain screecher's offspring

23: Get to the other side




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