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SOME of this puzzle's Across entries take part in 5 Down, a certain ritual; their connection may explain their behavior in the diagram. Lengths for all Across answers are accordingly withheld. Down answers are entered normally. Clue answers include three proper names. See the solution to last month's Puzzler. Across 1. Save first of bandages for cut 4. I shot from behind, plugging house pests and garden pests 10. Arranged truce on defeat 12. In computer, enter savings account and note involving illegal seizure 13. Cart 1,000 beds from the rear holding area 14. Somewhat rude guy's name 16. Routines for quiet moments 17. Strengthen love anew in departure 18. Tip initially included in price for entertainment 20. Perfect place for study in cyberspace? 22. Rages about one's phantoms 24. Various and sundry waterfowl 27. Dog food 28. Disrespectful pun timed poorly 31. Network covering the Spanish and English show-biz luminaries 32. After introduction, happy-looking people meet participants 33. Work of art is unsatisfactory in condition 34. Roll heel over Down 1. Drop act as a Democrat (4) 2. Add up a group of people in conversation (6) 3. Lift announcer's child (4) 4. Belts and footwear (5) 6. Heartthrob given diamonds mostly showing delight (8) 7. Bath filled by senior in retreat was overfilled (5) 8. A fair land (6) 9. Takes it easy and sits once again (7) 11. Shape verse in mind (5) 15. People inhabiting principle housing unit (8) 17. Tie scores broken by first of decimal figures (7) 19. Emergency room gets the anesthetic (5) 21. Terrible court guide (6) 23. Short pony going around riding course for advanced students (6) 25. Estate is cause of trouble in Virginia (5) 26. Girl's nickname is put back in petition (5) 29. Toy with party lines (4) 30. Check comes in white stationery (4) Copyright © 1998 by The Atlantic Monthly Company. All rights reserved. The Atlantic Monthly; October 1998; The Puzzler; Volume 282, No. 4; page 119. |
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