Crossword Puzzle Number 2269 (Large Grid)

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ACROSS

1. (usually followed by `to' or `for') On the point of or strongly disposed.
4. African tree with edible yellow fruit resembling mangos.
8. A group of countries in special alliance.
12. Distinctive and stylish elegance.
16. An associate degree in applied science.
17. A ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars).
18. Imprudently incurring risk.
19. A small island.
20. Of or relating to Iraq or its people or culture.
22. Superclass of eel-shaped chordates lacking jaws and pelvic fins.
23. (trademark) A tinned luncheon meat made largely from pork.
24. Any plant of the genus Gerardia.
26. A salt or ester of vanadic acid.
28. A public promotion of some product or service.
29. The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north.
32. One-hundredth of a right angle.
36. A member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
39. A clique that seeks power usually through intrigue.
42. A communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea.
43. Toward the mouth or oral region.
47. Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of Dadaism in Zurich.
48. Being ten more than one hundred ninety.
49. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic.
53. A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium.
54. An unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles.
56. An intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving.
57. Look at with amorous intentions.
58. (Norse mythology) The primeval giant slain by Odin and his brothers and from whose body they created the world.
60. Deciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers.
63. (aeronautical) Pertaining to the tail section of a plane.
64. City in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area.
65. An alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy.
66. A Hindu disciple of a swami.
67. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
68. Tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw.
72. Used of a single unit or thing.
73. Order by virtue of superior authority.
76. Spicy fruit of the cubeb vine.
80. The largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port.
82. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
86. Surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments.
88. Fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses.
90. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
91. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
92. A light informal meal.
94. Fallow deer.
95. An agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank.
96. A coenzyme derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid.
97. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
98. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
99. A young woman making her debut into society.

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1. Goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis.
2. Worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down.
3. A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917).
4. A language of Australian aborigines.
5. A state in midwestern United States.
6. The basic unit of money in China.
7. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
8. An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.
9. A republic in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.
10. A law passed by US Congress to prevent employees from being injured or contracting diseases in the course of their employment.
11. The longest river of Asia.
12. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
13. City in central Iran.
14. A thin strip (wood or metal).
15. A complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds.
21. A Dravidian language spoken in southern India.
25. A potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry.
27. A large fleet.
30. A village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin).
31. Goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment.
33. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
34. A unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces.
35. Genus of Australian ladybugs.
37. Clover ferns.
38. Relating to or associated with an empire.
40. An amoeba-like protozoan with a chitinous shell resembling an umbrella.
41. (law) A defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question.
44. Being or passing over or across the sea.
45. Of or relating to alga.
46. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829).
50. A person of unquestioning obedience.
51. A port in southwestern Sweden.
52. Type genus of the Lycaenidae.
55. Lacking in liveliness or animation.
59. Made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing.
61. Aroused to impatience or anger.
62. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds.
69. Relating to the Andes and their inhabitants.
70. Youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali.
71. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
74. A partly sheltered anchorage.
75. English theoretical physicist who applied relativity theory to quantum mechanics and predicted the existence of antimatter and the positron (1902-1984).
77. The inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.
78. Something that hinders as if with bonds v 1.
79. Having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range.
81. The basic unit of money in Bangladesh.
83. Set down according to a plan.
84. (of a young animal) Abandoned by its mother and raised by hand.
85. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
87. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
89. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
90. Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself).
93. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.

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