Crossword Puzzle Number 6187 (Small Grid)

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ACROSS

1. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number).
4. Of or relating to or toward the cheek.
10. Of southern Europe.
13. An affirmative.
14. Raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair.
15. (computer science) A measure of how densely information is packed on a storage medium.
16. An edge tool used to cut and shape wood.
17. The dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho.
18. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
19. A cylindrical drawstring bag used by sailors to hold their clothing and other gear.
21. A note appended to a letter after the signature.
23. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
24. A light touch or stroke.
26. Dutch astronomer who proved that the galaxy is rotating and proposed the existence of the Oort cloud (1900-1992).
29. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfections of the skin.
33. A person forced to flee from home or country.
34. A unit of power equal to 746 watts.
36. Large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides.
38. American prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942).
39. A young woman making her debut into society.
41. An intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores.
43. All the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins.
45. Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians.
47. (heraldry) With wings extended in a flying position.
48. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
50. A strong emotion.
51. A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia.
53. A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms.
55. Tropical tree of Central America and West Indies and Puerto Rico having spikes of white flowers.
59. A notable achievement.
61. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
62. A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event.
66. Mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength.
67. A former French coin of low denomination.
68. A port city in southwestern Iran.
69. Perennial herb of East India to Polynesia and Australia cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch.

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1. An unfledged or nestling hawk.
2. English monk and scholar (672-735).
3. A shop where a variety of goods are sold.
4. An imaginary elephant that appears in a series of French books for children.
5. Not subjected to an aging process.
6. System of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds.
7. A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
8. An honorary arts degree.
9. Of or relating to a member of the Buddhist people inhabiting the Mekong river in Laos and Thailand.
10. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829).
11. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
12. A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.
20. A vessel in which something is immersed to maintain it at a constant temperature or to process or lubricate it.
22. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
25. A city and port in northern Jutland.
27. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
28. Considerate and solicitous care.
30. A quantity of no importance.
31. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).
32. Having relatively few calories.
35. The capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island.
37. Mother goddess.
40. An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.
42. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
44. The part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum.
46. A sudden short attack.
49. Little known Kamarupan languages.
50. Being or moving higher in position or greater in some value.
52. Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68).
53. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
54. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
55. A state in north central United States.
56. An association of people to promote the welfare of senior citizens.
57. Any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate.
58. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
60. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
63. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
64. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
65. An associate degree in nursing.

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