Crossword for Sat, 4/Apr/2009

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Across
1: Testy

4: Morse code component

7: Some heels

10: Hit strings

11: Shade tree

12: Deceitful tricks

13: One in hot water

15: Northwest, for one

16: Craftsman

18: Lifted

20: BIRD

21: Small amount

23: 'The Big ___' (1983)

24: Most like a rock

25: Easter preceder?

26: Bad language
Down
1: Magazine copy

2: It requires no proof

3: Worst one to handle packages

4: Allow to leave

5: Shrew

6: Dwelling

8: Come after

9: SWAT team specialists

13: Carries on, as business

14: Wal-Mart, to many labor advocates

17: Homesteader

19: Annoyed

21: 'They Died With ___ Boots On'

22: Takes to the prom, e.g.




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