Crossword

Intellectual/literary woman (12)

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Across

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Intellectual/literary woman (12)

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Hurry (5)

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Ancient city of Mesopotamia (7)

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Violent crowd disturbance (4)

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Wrecked vehicle (5-3)

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Free from (an obligation etc.) (6)

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Main course of a meal (6)

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Tirade (8)

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Prepare for publication (4)

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Modernised (7)

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Volley (of shots) (5)

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Indication of a fault - in software etc. (5,7)

Down

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Thin, supple (7)

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Large jug (4)

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Sleeveless jerkin (6)

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Taxis' waiting area (8)

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Inuit home (5)

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Kneeling (in church) (12)

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Vault containing bodies/bones (7,5)

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Unmarried lady (8)

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Danger signal (3,4)

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Obstacle, hindrance (6)

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Additional condition of a contract (5)

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Oxford river (4)