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Quick 13x13 Standard Crossword - Compiled By jamespjc
Date: 25 Aug 2008
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Across
1. Southern English county (7)
5. Partly open (4)
8. Perturb (5)
9. A close-fitting, low-cut garment having shoulder straps and often made of lightweight, knitted fabric. (4,3)
11. A seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men (4)
12. Prompt (8)
15. To drive or force out; expel (5)
16. A hierarchically structured secret organization that engages in criminal activities (5)
19. Stronghold (8)
21. Part of the leg from the knee to the ankle (4)
23. A fictitious name used for a male party whose true identity is not known (4,3)
25. An aspiration or goal sometimes unrealistic (5)
26. Lend a hand (4)
27. Try (7)
Down
2. The Great Bear constellation (formally) (9)
3. Providence (4)
4. Paper used in chemistry to test the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (6)
5. Enquire (3)
6. An odour or bouquet (5)
7. Urbane and sophisticated (5)
10. In classical mythology. the life-giving drink of the gods (6)
13. Character from Charles Dickens novel 'David Copperfield' (5,4)
14. Frightened (6)
17. Stress or affirm something (6)
18. Adversary (5)
20. In Meteorology, the layer of the upper atmosphere (5)
22. Inactive or at rest (4)
24. Short sleep (3)