Crossword for Thu, 8/Sep/2011

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Across
1: Finch

4: Eellike fish

7: Be a ham

9: Extremely clever

11: Tidal formation

12: Quarterback

13: Chest protector

14: Gaping

16: Sorted alphabetically (like this puzzle's clues)

19: Batman foe Poison ___

20: Joint protection

22: Skilled

25: Starch used as a binder or thickener

26: Contemptible person

27: Relatives

28: Discounts considerably
Down
1: Variety of whale

2: Unnecessary

3: Shape with a knife

4: Compact's lack

5: Poser

6: Beatles classic

8: Building addition

10: Spouse of Saturn

13: Game with hitting and busting

14: Subdue

15: Frizz tamer

17: Human-seeming robot

18: Urges on, as to riot

21: Van Gogh's love offering

23: Spanky, to Alfalfa

24: Fencing rapiers




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