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1. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
4. (usually followed by `to') Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
8. A dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived.
11. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
12. Taken or to be taken at random.
13. The upper side of the thighs of a seated person.
14. A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
15. Young sheep.
16. Minor or subordinate.
17. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
20. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
25. God of wealth and love.
27. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
30. Massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws.
32. In bed.
33. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
34. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
35. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity.
40. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium.
45. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet.
46. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
47. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
48. 10 grams.
49. Having nine hinged bands of bony plates.
50. A light touch or stroke.
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1. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
2. A steep rugged rock or cliff.
3. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
4. (Greek mythology) One of the three Graces.
5. (informal) Exceptionally good.
6. A rapid escape (as by criminals).
7. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number).
8. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
9. Common Indian weaverbird.
10. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
18. The capital of Croatia.
19. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
21. The cry made by sheep.
22. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
23. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
24. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
26. A very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses.
28. A chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints).
29. A public promotion of some product or service.
31. The face or front of a building.
36. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
37. An informal term for a father.
38. A small cake leavened with yeast.
39. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
41. A small piece of cloth.
42. Worthless or oversimplified ideas.
43. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
44. An informal term for a father.
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