Crossword Puzzle Number 2434 (Extra Small Grid)

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ACROSS

1. The main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants.
5. 10 grams.
8. An angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions.
11. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color.
12. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
13. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters.
14. The first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Old Testament considered as a unit.
15. Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954).
16. A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms.
19. Black tropical American cuckoo.
22. A state of southwestern India.
23. A United Nations agency that invest directly in companies and guarantees loans to private investors.
24. A genus of Lamnidae.
26. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
27. Of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand of its people.
29. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
30. A person who announces and plays popular recorded music.
35. The dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal).
39. An ugly evil-looking old woman.
40. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
42. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
43. Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes.
44. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
45. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.
46. A state in southeastern United States.

DOWN

1. A globular water bottle used in Asia.
2. A body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme.
3. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
4. An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end.
5. 1/10 gram.
6. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
7. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
8. Large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and sweet-pulp seed pods eaten by cattle.
9. A native or inhabitant of Iran.
10. Tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp.
17. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
18. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
20. Offering fun and gaiety.
21. A burn cause by hot liquid or steam.
25. An officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer.
28. A member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska.
29. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
31. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
32. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
33. (Babylonian) God of wisdom and agriculture and patron of scribes and schools.
34. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
36. A doctor's degree in dental surgery.
37. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
38. A serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court.
39. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
41. A Russian river.

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