Crossword

Astute (6)

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Across

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Astute (6)

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American tap (6)

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Pithy saying (7)

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Stable boy (5)

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Formula of belief (5)

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Submarine's weapon (7)

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Upset the status quo (4,3,4)

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Fireside tool (7)

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Lessen, diminish (5)

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Erect (5)

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Learned (7)

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Assume; hire (4,2)

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Admonition, warning (6)

Down

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Outline drawing (6)

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Elevate (5)

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Male witch (7)

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Boring tool (5)

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Infectious disease (7)

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Male-like young girl, hoyden (6)

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With nothing to show (5-6)

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The devil (3,4)

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Show of courage (7)

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Opening move (6)

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Duplicity (6)

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Exhibition of cowboy skills (5)

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Alert, nimble (5)