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Primary aspirant’s challenge Tough test metaphor Skunk River city “Let’s move it!” Historic Jordanian city

Tree native to southern Brazil Bar purchase 1985 U.S. Open champ Mandlikova “Fire!,” say? Pittsburgh Steelers’ founder

“Peer Gynt” widow Web portal since 1994 Egg-shaped wind instruments Time to party Stopover spot “Two and a Half Men” co-star Subject to discussion “Happy Days” actor Unflappable Sprat no-no Fact or fiction starter

“That bloke is hurt!”

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Crime lab holdings Searches with a divining rod Stately steed Chant, often Planning considerations Disappointing digs for pigs? Serving liquor, as a town Dropped an egg? Back

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Red Muppet Jenna of “Dharma & Greg”

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“Hold on now, pal” High-tech all-night study aid? Jersey, for one Bustles

Sushi bar supplier Hold in high regard Impel

Child measures?: Abbr. Snarky Red-carpet figure

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LAX posting Orderly arrangements Big name in Egyptian kings Fiver Quartet for walking? TV hillbilly __ May Clampett Withdrawn Ring on a burger __ rule Where Fez is Make a humble retraction Bronzing method Tabernacle singers “The Insider” director Michael Fit for service Floor opposition Swain