Crossword Puzzle Number 2785 (Medium Grid)

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ACROSS

1. A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage.
5. A case used to carry belongings when traveling.
12. Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding over snow.
15. A shop selling delicatessen (as salads or cooked meats).
16. (classical mythology) A hero noted for his strength.
17. Psychoactive substance present in marijuana.
18. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly.
20. A unit of current equal to 10 amperes.
21. Annual grass of Europe and North Africa.
22. Any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America.
24. Small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the Old World.
26. A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement.
27. A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia.
30. Relating to or accompanying birth.
31. Jordan's port.
32. An associate degree in nursing.
33. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper.
37. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
39. Interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers.
43. Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism.
46. On or outside the dura mater.
49. The land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia.
51. The language of the nomadic Lapp people in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
52. How long something has existed.
53. A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy.
54. Small or narrow cell.
56. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
58. 1 species.
59. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
64. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
67. A parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections.
69. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
72. The content of cognition.
74. One of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins.
75. The large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food.
78. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
79. A reproach for some lapse or misdeed.
80. Like the sounds of frogs and crows.
81. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
82. The compass point midway between northeast and east.
83. Low-growing Old World herbs with minute bright green leaves.
84. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.

DOWN

1. Make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose.
2. The process of gradually becoming inferior.
3. The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury.
4. Having a smooth, gleaming surface.
5. United States writer of poems and plays about racial conflict (born in 1934).
6. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
7. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
8. A castrated tomcat.
9. A port city in southwestern Turkey on the Gulf of Antalya.
10. A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry.
11. A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
12. The ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail.
13. Botswanan statesman who was the first president of Botswana (1921-1980).
14. Of or relating to a seizure or convulsion.
19. A colorless and odorless inert gas.
23. The basic unit of money in Bangladesh.
25. A province in north-central China.
28. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters.
29. The superior of a group of nuns.
34. Set lower.
35. Open to or abounding in fresh air.
36. Large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses.
38. A rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo).
40. Infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice.
41. Powdery starch from certain sago palms.
42. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies).
44. A midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery.
45. Horny projecting mouth of a bird.
47. A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
48. English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles.
50. An Indian nursemaid who looks after children.
55. A sock with a separation for the big toe.
57. An ancient country is southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean.
60. A mountain peak in the Saint Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high).
61. Small very thin pancake.
62. Of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky.
63. A coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds.
65. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
66. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
68. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority or office.
70. A set of two similar things considered as a unit.
71. God of fire.
73. Fallow deer.
76. A prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill.
77. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).

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