Crossword Puzzle Number 1582 (Large Grid)

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ACROSS

1. The federal agency that insures residential mortgages.
4. Relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.
9. Used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed.
13. White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor.
16. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
17. The fur of a rabbit.
18. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
19. A health resort near a spring or at the seaside.
20. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
21. A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
22. An open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring.
23. A human limb.
24. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
26. A starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant.
28. State in northeastern India.
29. An informal term for a father.
30. Used of a single unit or thing.
32. A Bantu language spoken by the Chaga people in northern Tanzania.
34. A mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicular from its seat.
37. The mints.
40. A short aria.
42. A trivial lie.
43. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
47. A domain in which something is dominant.
48. Somewhat large.
51. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants.
52. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
53. A state in midwestern United States.
54. Being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or gray eyes.
55. A loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement v 1.
56. The honeycreepers.
59. Large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas.
61. A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator.
62. The compass point midway between northeast and east.
63. Short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears.
64. An Asian river between China and Russia.
66. Norse chieftan who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931).
68. The 16th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
71. (archaic or Scottish) Faithful and true.
73. The large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.
76. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
77. An artificial language for international use that rejects rejects all existing words and is based instead on an abstract analysis of ideas.
78. A state in northwestern North America.
80. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
81. A town in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River near the Mexican border.
84. Relating to or used in or intended for trade or commerce.
88. A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open.
91. United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924).
93. Holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object.
96. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
97. Small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns.
98. Large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin.
99. American novelist (1909-1955).
100. A light touch or stroke.
101. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng.
102. Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly.
103. A quantity of no importance.
104. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
105. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.

DOWN

1. A card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box.
2. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
3. The highest level or degree attainable.
4. A caustic detergent useful for removing grease.
5. United States writer of hard-boiled detective fiction (1894-1961).
6. The capital of Western Samoa.
7. A full skirt with a gathered waistband.
8. (Sumerian) Water god and god of wisdom.
9. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
10. New Zealand timber tree resembling the cypress.
11. Water frozen in the solid state.
12. A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.
13. Small shrubby African tree having compound leaves and racemes of small fragrant green flowers.
14. A chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline.
15. The 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet.
25. Very small northern fish.
27. Palms of southern Mexico to northern South America.
29. A protective covering for a knife or sword.
31. Communicate electronically on the computer.
33. A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite.
35. Aromatic Eurasian perennial.
36. Perennial herb of East India to Polynesia and Australia cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch.
38. A rounded thickly curled hairdo.
39. In the same place (used when citing a reference).
41. State capital of New York.
44. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
45. A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge.
46. Having or denoting a high range.
49. Inability to perceive written words.
50. A port town on the Atlantic coast of Portugal southeast of Lisbon.
57. Any small compartment.
58. City in Sudan.
60. A heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group.
65. A Russian prison camp for political prisoners.
67. A canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse).
68. A caustic detergent useful for removing grease.
69. Usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth.
70. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
72. Any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all.
74. Any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse.
75. Roman emperor and adoptive son of Nerva.
79. The basic unit of money in Sweden.
80. A state in New England.
82. Fastened with stitches.
83. (Irish) Chief god of the Tuatha De Danann.
84. A small piece of cloth.
85. (in Gnosticism) A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
86. Medium-sized tree having glossy lanceolate leaves.
87. (usually followed by `to') Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
89. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
90. A metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells.
92. Uncastrated adult male sheep.
94. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
95. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring on the sea or ships.

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