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1 Carpenter’s file 5 Necklace pellet 9 Thorns in one’s side

__ mater Wrinkly citrus fruit Neckwear named for a British racecourse 1970s-’80s fashion inspired by astronauts’ footwear

The “a” sound in “above” Like Frosted Flakes’ coating Responsibility “Above,” in verse DVD holder Series installment Like easy, wellpaying jobs Traditional 15th anniversary gift 1993 Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee Arthur Vietnamese soup Souped-up vehicle __ Speedwagon “Was I premature?” Fútbol cheer NASA explorers 14 15

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45 Coke or Pepsi 46 Most sour 48 Humped beast 49 “Who Let the Dogs Out?” one-hit wonder Carry with effort

__ Grande Colored eye part Citrus-flavored diet drink

“__ have a clue” 1990s cartoon series featuring a classic 8-Down dog Conical home Short skirt First blank on many forms Donkeys Trebek of “Jeopardy!” Heavenly spheres 51

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1 Ewes’ guys 2 Moises of the 2007-’08 Mets Urban pollution Dashing style Regatta markers Sense of self Glee club voice 3 4 5 6 7 By Neville Fogarty (c) 2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE Mickey Mouse creator

“Tell your friends” Corner PC key Teacher’s domain Hauled to the shop Look steadily (at) Donkey’s cry Final result Rebound, like sound

H.S. exam for college hopefuls Fisherman’s soup fish PC manual reader Play some b-ball Prickly flowers Dorm room decoration Shoppe sign adjective “Let’s Make a __” Home-wrecking insects Witness’ promise Sheep cry

City near Naples Real mystery Terse

Big name in water filtration Senate staffers Stick on, as a label Gardener’s bagful Fly high

Hair care tool “Planet of the __” Born, in alumni newsletters Single 7-16-18