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1. Tag the base runner to get him out.
4. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
8. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
11. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
12. An informal term for a father.
13. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
14. Lacking or deprive of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.
15. A decree that prohibits something.
16. A unit of length of thread or yarn.
17. The sign language used in the United States.
19. A ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series.
21. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
22. Fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America.
24. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
27. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
31. Jordan's port.
34. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
35. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
36. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
39. The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb.
43. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
46. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
49. An accountant certified by the state.
50. (Greek mythology) The winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology.
51. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
52. An ugly evil-looking old woman.
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1. A quantity of no importance.
2. (Greek mythology) Greek god of war.
3. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
4. A public promotion of some product or service.
5. A small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool.
6. An agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank.
7. An artistic form of nonverbal communication.
8. A colloid in a more solid form than a sol.
9. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
10. (informal) Exceptionally good.
18. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
20. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
23. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
25. A state in northwestern North America.
26. An official prosecutor for a judicial district.
28. A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific.
29. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
30. The syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization.
32. A small cake leavened with yeast.
33. A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
37. In addition.
38. United States newspaper publisher (1858-1935).
40. United States writer (born in Poland) who wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957).
41. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
42. The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid.
44. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
45. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
47. A bachelor's degree in religion.
48. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
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