Crossword for Sat, 31/Oct/2009

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Across
4: Like a good Texas hold 'em player

8: Adult insects

9: Metered vehicle

11: Subdued

13: Shooting location

14: More posh

15: Keep one's eyes open

17: Fastest four-legger

19: Shredded and bagged item

21: Temple student

22: Presiding officer

23: Backing

24: Better

25: Small suitcase
Down
1: Professionals who might get your back up?

2: Local lingo

3: Crime scene clue, perhaps

4: November winners

5: 'Our father'

6: Class that teaches about the birds and the bees

7: Any of four front teeth used for cutting [1975]

10: One who keeps dropping things

12: Compassionate

16: It travels long distances

18: It may leave you in the dark

20: Magazine that produces an annual music festival

22: Garlic bulb

24: Goof up




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