Crossword for Fri, 24/Aug/2012

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Across
2: Scorched

6: Brightly colored bird

9: Unit of resistance

10: Fit for ships

11: SPRING

13: Curiosity victim

14: They're hot

15: Snooker stick

16: Against

17: Hardworking

20: Apiary occupant

21: September honoree

23: Creature seen later?

26: Marx follower?

27: Bride's worldly possessions

28: Small island

Down
1: Together (with)

2: Good judgment

3: Stupefying

4: Magazine extention

5: Fan

6: Actress Ryan

7: 'Minnie the Moocher' name

8: Some combatants

12: It'll hold a place for you

13: Big books

14: Rim holder

18: Severe

19: Old-fashioned clothes presser

22: Circus employee

24: In need of fuel

25: 'Honor Thy Father' author Talese





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