Crossword for Thu, 29/Jan/2009

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Across
1: Iterative

6: In need of fuel

8: Soothing agent

10: Computer key

11: Bishopric

12: Water moccasin

13: Planet, e.g.

15: Mix up

16: Sheets

18: Ears or eyes?

21: Groups of people

23: Family man

24: Wipe away

25: Journeying

27: Once called

28: Initially embroidered
Down
1: 'Sweet Pea' singer Tommy

2: Saying

3: Part of a holiday phrase

4: Medical manipulator

5: Like some delicious crabs

6: Rabbit food

7: Compassionate

9: Permitted

11: Thing that conceals

14: Version

16: Summertime drink

17: Ad ___ (excessively)

19: Supermarket section

20: How Dennis Eckersley pitched

22: Cupcake topper

26: Miniscule amount




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