Crossword for Thu, 16/Feb/2012

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Across
1: Their job is taxing

4: Like many fans

7: Like a situation that could have been prevented

10: Takes to the prom, e.g.

11: Food

12: Manet or Monet

14: Earthly

16: Fodder holder

17: Court officer

19: Hi-fi systems

22: Benedict Arnold's crime

23: One that gets around?

25: Wield

27: Forever

28: Droopy

29: San Francisco transport

Down
1: Absolutely sure

2: Tufted plant

3: Stage of advancement

4: Pinot Noir or Merlot

5: Place for a rubber duck

6: Kitchen aid

8: Basketry twig

9: Worst one to handle packages

13: Magazine copy

15: Puts out

17: Annoys

18: North Atlantic hazard

20: Praise to the skies

21: Hose nozzle, e.g.

24: Spree

26: Diminutive dog





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