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1. How long something has existed.
4. Type genus of the Hylidae.
8. A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
11. Thigh of a hog (usually smoked).
12. (in Gnosticism) A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
13. The cry made by sheep.
14. American prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942).
15. Not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam.
17. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
18. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
20. (old-fashioned) At or from or to a great distance.
21. A person forced to flee from home or country.
24. A mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues.
25. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
32. In the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages.
35. American novelist (1909-1955).
36. (Phoenician and Philistine) God of agriculture and the earth.
40. A small drink of liquor.
44. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
45. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
46. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
47. A notable achievement.
48. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.
49. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
50. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
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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. Offering fun and gaiety.
3. Expel, as of gases and odors.
4. An accidental happening.
5. Not only so, but.
6. (of roads) Made of logs laid down crosswise.
7. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
8. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
9. A small cake leavened with yeast.
10. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
16. Tag the base runner to get him out.
19. A public promotion of some product or service.
22. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
23. A light touch or stroke.
26. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
27. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
28. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
29. A state in New England.
30. The compass point that is one point east of due south.
31. A landlocked republic in eastern Africa.
33. Any of a group of heavenly spirits under the god Anu.
34. A small Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and Tibet.
37. A Gaelic-speaking Celt in Ireland or Scotland or the Isle of Man.
38. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
39. A quantity of no importance.
41. Of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand of its people.
42. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
43. A master's degree in business.
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