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A CROSS 1 - Cartographical
collection 5 - Pastime 9 - Operatic solo 10 - Employ 12 • Nostril 14 - Military
officer (abb.) 15 - Religious
punishment 18 - Preposition 19 - By the ... 21 - R oman 40 22 - Iridium (chem.) 23 - Skilled 24 - Caption 25 - Stately dance of
yesteryear 27 - Journalistic
executive 29 - Negligent 32 - Overjoyed 35 - Adult Insect 36 - To subside 38 - Vegetable Element
(abb.) 39 - Official Union
(abb.) 40 - Parental
nickname
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