Crossword for Fri, 3/Nov/2006

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Across
1: Plural form of 'rock.'

4: Make an incision or separation.

6: When a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat.

8: A writing implement with a point from which ink flows.

9: Opposite of please

10: Synonym of 'wide'

11: Word with muff or mark

12: Wee worker

14: Asian restaurant promise

16: Synonym of 'method'

17: Synonym of 'shovel'

18: Support

19: An executive officer of a firm or corporation.

21: Antonym of 'sink.'

22: Part of TGIF

23: Perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight.

24: Connection

25: A type of hardwood tree and sweet syrup.

Down
1: Nonelective subjects

2: Synonym of 'refuge'

3: Civil rights org.

4: Feeling or showing worry or solicitude.

5: Take a stab

6: Gets it’s name because it looks like it’s praying.

7: Bar offer, and hint to this puzzle's theme

8: to put things off or delay

13: As a consequence.

15: The chemical element in the Periodic Table having the symbol 'Mg'

20: Chap. 1 preceder

21: Excess bodily weight.





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