Crossword Puzzle Number 995 (Extra Small Grid)

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1. A short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost.
5. An associate degree in applied science.
8. A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
11. A local and well-defined elevation of the land.
12. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest.
13. A strong emotion.
14. Muslim name for God.
16. Greek mythology.
18. A linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard.
19. (Akkadian) God ruling with his consort Ereshkigal the world of the dead.
20. A bachelor's degree in religion.
21. A case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule.
22. Lower in esteem.
24. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
27. Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood.
29. Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar.
31. Lacking in light.
32. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
34. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
36. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
39. The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet.
43. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
44. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
47. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.
48. An adult male person (as opposed to a woman).
49. Not only so, but.
50. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
51. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
52. (prefix) In front of or before in space.
53. A master's degree in fine arts.

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1. A line that forms the length of an arrow pointer.
2. The state of aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting plant growth.
3. (Norse mythology) One of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis.
4. Whiten with Blanco.
5. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
6. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
7. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
8. A depression in an otherwise level surface.
9. English biochemist (born in Germany) who discovered the Krebs cycle (1900-1981).
10. English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (born in 1907).
15. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
17. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
23. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
25. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
26. A rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion.
28. A small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool.
30. Flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules.
33. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
35. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
37. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).
38. Common Indian weaverbird.
40. The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
41. French cabaret singer (1915-1963).
42. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
45. (British) Informal term for information.
46. Headdress that protects the head from bad weather.

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