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Kick off the flight “Nixon in China” composer John Underground invader Fragrant wood Goatee-stroking words

Bank built for a rainy day

Pal of Grover

It’s pressed for oil *Electric vehicle need

Stirred Puppet extension? Suffix with gymnast Leveling wedge Hot belt, with “the” “God Bless America” landscape word Punishment with a grounding Many a Snapchat user *Having a blowout sale Long-nosed fish 1977 medical thriller

From head __ More than cool A deal may be made under it, with “the” Military order Neatnik’s possible condition, briefly Crunched figures

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Minute critter *Fish story theme Blackmailed Green

Herd voices Road crew worker Became clear Border Source of a Pasadena parade aroma

“Little Beau __”: 1952 toon about a skunk

Auto safety device Asgard group Some lighters Canceled, as an event

Mess maker *Like a man resisting the urge to argue

“Taxi” dispatcher ATM feature Apple platform Fireside treats Christmas tree topper Fifth-century nomad

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Waist container? Casual “Pass” *”Dead Poets Society” setting Target of adoration Ages and ages Aroused Powerful Swear

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Arthur of “The Golden Girls” Israeli heat?

Get decked out Temporarily disqualified due to an infraction that begins any of seven answers to starred clues

Rival of ancient Carthage Pump, e.g. Culture dish media Compos mentis Passé

Piece of dirt

“I’ll think about it” Wasn’t straight

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__ curls Arena worker Stiller’s partner Pricing word “Tomb Raider” star Vikander Most populous DJIA part: Abbr. __ hall

Third face of Eve? Tool needing wringing Bulldogs fan Rock subculture Stern warning “How goes it, José?”

Split to be tied? *Pressurized undersea compartment