Crossword Puzzle Number 4242 (Small Grid)

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1. The virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
4. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
9. An inhabitant of Lappland.
13. An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building.
14. A religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery.
15. American novelist (1909-1955).
16. Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults.
18. Identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal.
19. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
21. A metallic element having four allotropic forms.
22. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
23. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
24. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
26. An associate degree in nursing.
29. A long noosed rope used to catch animals.
33. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
36. A port city in southwestern Turkey on the Gulf of Antalya.
39. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest.
40. Extremely pleasing.
42. A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves).
44. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
46. Used of a single unit or thing.
47. A genus of Platalea.
51. An associate degree in applied science.
53. The face or front of a building.
58. Any plant of the genus Inula.
62. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
63. A groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels).
64. The 3 goddesses of fate or destiny.
66. The United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities.
67. The compass point midway between east and southeast.
68. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
69. The compass point that is one point west of due north.

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1. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) From that fact or reason or as a result.
2. (anatomy) Of or relating to the ilium.
3. Large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides.
4. An explosive device fused to denote under specific conditions.
5. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
6. A ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series.
7. Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC).
8. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
9. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism.
10. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
11. Type genus of the Percidae.
12. Large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal.
17. Indigo bush.
20. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
25. Relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters).
27. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
28. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
30. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
31. Any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue.
32. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
34. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
35. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
37. An electrically charged particle.
38. Goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment.
41. The cry made by sheep.
43. The face of a timepiece.
45. A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms.
48. (Roman mythology) The Roman god of doorways and passages.
49. (medicine) Having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.
50. (Babylonian) A demigod or first man.
52. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
54. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
55. Characteristic of false pride.
56. A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables.
57. Beside one another in a row or rank.
59. In favor of (an action or proposal etc.).
60. (informal) Of the highest quality.
61. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
65. Before noon.

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