Crossword Puzzle Number 1387 (Medium Grid)

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ACROSS

1. A caustic detergent useful for removing grease.
4. An aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades).
12. Preserve of crushed fruit.
15. United States architect (born in China in 1917).
16. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat trimmed off.
17. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
18. A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth.
19. A historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia.
20. A colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid used as an inhalation anesthetic.
22. On a shore or reef.
25. Forming viscous or glutinous threads.
26. Cut or impressed into a surface.
28. The month following July and preceding September.
32. A state in midwestern United States.
34. Of or relating to the velum.
37. A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.
39. Of a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32 degrees F and the boiling point as 212 degrees F at one atmosphere of pressure.
41. One of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins.
42. A public promotion of some product or service.
43. The month following March and preceding May.
44. Any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers.
47. An Eskimo hut.
49. An affirmative.
52. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper.
53. Famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769).
57. Oblong cream puff.
59. A metallic element having four allotropic forms.
61. Make a vibrant sound, as of some birds.
63. A fine closely woven cotton fabric.
65. Under a moral obligation to do something.
69. Agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of Central and South America and West Indies.
72. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
73. A Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer.
74. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling).
76. A former monetary unit in Great Britain.
78. Mites and ticks.
79. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.

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1. A single splash.
2. English film actress (1913-1967).
3. A range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline).
4. Cause to be more favorably inclined.
5. become turned or set on end.
6. After the expected or usual time.
7. The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye.
8. United States writer of children's books (1904-1991).
9. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
10. A state in New England.
11. A religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery.
12. A holy war by Muslims against unbelievers.
13. Someone who copies the words or behavior of another.
14. God of death.
21. 100 thebe equal 1 pula.
23. The total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it).
24. Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force, as on a wave.
27. Flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules.
29. An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.
30. A port and tourist center in southwestern Italy.
31. A state of commotion and loud confused noise.
33. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
35. Being two more than fifty.
36. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
38. South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
40. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
45. A large bonnet that shades the face.
46. Government agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants.
48. Italian histologist noted for work on the structure of the nervous system and for his discovery of Golgi bodies (1844-1926).
50. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
51. Of or relating to the people or language or culture of the region of Serbia.
54. Hidden and difficult to see.
55. Eurasian perennial bulbous herbs.
56. A strong emotion.
58. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
60. Make children.
62. Italian lawn bowling (played on a long narrow dirt court).
64. The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
66. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
67. Very dark black.
68. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
70. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
71. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring in the air.
75. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

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