Crossword for Thu, 28/Dec/2006

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Across
1: Showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness.

3: An object in orbit around a planet.

6: National; especially in reference to the government.

7: Opposite of girl

9: Opposite of hinder

11: Blame, slangily

13: Hagen-Dazs units: Abbr.

14: Opposite of optimistic

16: Synonym of 'grand'

18: 'Stop the cameras!'

19: 'The Raven' poet

20: Singular of formulas

22: Coll. degrees

23: Gases ejected from an engine as waste products.

25: The past tense of 'purchase.'

26: Type
Down
1: Wolf (down), as junk food

2: Up to

3: Old pol. division

4: Opposite of reticent

5: Synonym of 'cold'

7: Synonym of 'lawyer'

8: Brandy flavoring

10: State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

12: Metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid.

13: Opposite of humble

15: Go from A minor to A major?

17: Econ. measure

18: An area outside of cities and towns.

21: Pyromaniac's crime

22: Synonym of 'ban'

24: Contraction for 'he had.'




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