Crossword for Sat, 21/Dec/2013

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Across
1: Track runner

6: Suggests, with 'at'

9: Lacking compassion

10: Dragonfly larva

11: Self-restrained

12: Word on old gas pumps

14: Monday morning quarterbacking

17: Disdainful-looking beast

18: Competes in a sulky race

19: Famous ranch

21: Stand in the studio

23: Upswept hairstyle

24: Yellow primrose

26: and

28: Made a selection

29: Repositions ceramics?

Down
1: Competitor's chance for redemption

2: Like a solemn observance

3: They're loaded

4: Short course?

5: Follow an event

6: Gate pivot

7: Henri, for one

8: Academic type

13: Tough-skinned mammals

15: Generation separator

16: 32,000 ounces

17: Book of synonyms

18: Vocalist's vibration

20: Condense

22: Ran easily

23: Put in the ground

25: Permit

27: Ruin a birdie





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