Crossword for Wed, 23/Nov/2011

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Across
1: 'Reading' material at the bottom of a cup

6: 'Put two and two together,' for one

9: Chaucerian tale teller

10: Like some potatoes

11: Soldier's shoulder piece

13: Hurt

16: Portents

17: Most homeowners

18: Badge wearer

21: Finals

22: Cocky walk

23: Anarchic

24: Rich-girls-to-be

26: Small jazz band

29: Committee

30: Lamb and Bacon, e.g.

Down
1: Vessel veteran

2: Had the smorgasbord

3: Like God

4: Guest

5: Gannet or petrel

6: ___ at ease (uncomfortable)

7: Do Miss Piggy, say

8: Like Wonderland's hatter

11: They probably think this song is about them

12: Sorted alphabetically (like this puzzle's clues)

14: Poem with a jubjub bird and a tumtum tree

15: Refrains

19: Divine

20: World records?

24: Word with hop or joint

25: Slim swimmer

27: Ed.'s work pile

28: Photo ___ (media events)





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