Crossword Puzzle Number 2420 (Extra Small Grid)

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ACROSS

1. (computer science) The rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem).
4. An informal term for a father.
7. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
11. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
12. Slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses.
13. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir.
14. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
15. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape.
17. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring in the air.
18. A small cake leavened with yeast.
20. Enthusiastic approval.
22. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
24. By bad luck.
27. (trade mark) A soft form of cereal for infants.
31. 10 grams.
32. A light touch or stroke.
33. (Hawaiian) A small guitar having four strings.
36. An official language of the Republic of South Africa.
44. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
46. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
47. Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits.
49. Having leadership guidance.
50. A master's degree in education.
51. Using speech rather than writing.
52. An agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank.

DOWN

1. Divulge information or secrets.
2. (obstetrics) The number of live-born children a woman has delivered.
3. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
4. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters.
5. An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration.
6. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
7. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
8. Made of fir or pine.
9. Type genus of the Amiidae.
10. A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot.
16. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
19. An associate degree in applied science.
21. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
23. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
25. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
26. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
28. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group.
29. A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles.
30. A state in New England.
34. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
35. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
37. On or toward the lee.
38. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
39. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
40. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
41. Surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989).
42. In bed.
43. A quantity of no importance.
45. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
48. A polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties.

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