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1. Slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses.
4. A chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline.
9. A professional cook.
13. 10 hao equal 1 dong.
14. Clear to the mind.
15. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.
16. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters.
17. (Greek mythology) Monster with nine heads.
18. (prefix) Indicating difference or variation.
19. A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
21. Large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants.
23. A small cake leavened with yeast.
25. A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
26. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
29. Avatar of Vishnu.
34. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
37. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
41. A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.
43. One of a series of rounded teeth formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth etc.).
44. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
47. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
48. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
51. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
52. Not only so, but.
56. Mentally or physically infirm with age.
57. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
60. The ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours).
63. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters.
64. A unit of length of thread or yarn.
65. 40th President of the United States (1911- ).
66. A Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds.
67. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
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1. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
2. Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence.
3. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
4. A neutral middle vowel.
5. One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread.
6. Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
7. An association of people to promote the welfare of senior citizens.
8. United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918).
9. A deep opening in the earth's surface.
10. Stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding.
11. (Norse mythology) Goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match.
12. Any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.
20. In bed.
22. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
24. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
27. A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
28. A sudden short attack.
30. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
31. (criminal law) Money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
32. A rounded thickly curled hairdo.
33. A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open.
35. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
36. A constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula.
38. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels.
39. An honorary degree in science.
40. Of a light yellowish-brown color n 1.
42. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
45. A telegram sent abroad.
46. (Babylonian) A demigod or first man.
49. A strip of land projecting into a body of water.
50. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
53. (used as a sentenced connector) Therefore or consequently.
54. Any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses.
55. Type genus of the Hylidae.
58. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
59. Imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time) from 206 BC to 221 and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy.
61. A colorless and odorless inert gas.
62. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
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