Crossword for Thu, 24/Jun/2010

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Across
1: Stand at the side of

4: Competes

9: Gawks

10: E.U. member

11: Green mineral

12: Showing self-restraint

13: Bridal path?

16: Taps

18: Roman official

19: Follow logically

20: Alpine peril

22: '... burned into my ___'s core': 'The Raven'

24: 'Come again?'

25: Dryness when speaking

26: Lucille Ball, for one

27: Hair-raising place
Down
1: Ancestors

2: Honey-colored

3: Prepare for knighthood

4: Certain layabout

5: Streaks

6: Entryway

7: Lacking courage

8: Booty container

14: Beach frequenter

15: Captivated

16: Lie

17: Water conveyance

20: Pea pest

21: Charmer

22: Offs, with 'off'

23: Diver's gear




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