Crosswords/2005/February/19

Quick crossword

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Across

2. Argues (7)

8. Melody; adjust instrument (4)

9. Lucky piece of jewellery (6)

10. Relating to the brain and reflex systems (7)

11. Short, to the point (4)

12. Danger (6)

16. To be repulsed, opposed (6)

19. Deep pit containing water (4)

21. Bird accommodation (5)

22. Common cigarette ingredient (7)

23. Severe pain (5)

24. Cut fiercely (5)

25. Ministers (7)

26. One of the canines, molars, etc. in mouth (5)

27. Stick lip out (4)

29. Cheap hotel (6)

32. Re-examine (6)

36. Egress (4)

37. One skilled at their craft (7)

38. First prime greater than 10 (6)

39. Phalanges (4)

40. Severely unpleasant (5)

Down

1. At a later date (6)

2. Relating to 26 ac. (6)

3. Wide, shallow ship (5)

4. Devices (5)

5. Strip of cloth worn (4)

6. Exam; series of questions (4)

7. Rip (4)

13. The other form of crossword clue (6)

14. Green, creamy fruit (7)

15. Channel; rut (5)

17. Garbage (7)

18. Alibis; allows one to exit (7)

20. Scenic place of interest (7)

22. Fever carried by vermin (6)

23. Ceremonial table (5)

27. In surplus (6)

28. Not for male or female (6)

30. Frequently (5)

31. Jobs (5)

33. Thin fishes (4)

34. Green emotion (4)

35. Armoured vehicle

Answers tomorrow.

Yesterday's solution

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