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Go out on — Chilling stuff Unfeeling Element #16 that’s causing difficulty? Owls’ prey Carrere of “Jury Duty” Fleming and McKellen “August: Osage County” playwright Tracy

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Neighbor of Lithuania Off-road rides, in brief

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ICU worker Genetic ID Small sample Very virtuous Gaudy scarf Suffix with peace Prattle

“Quit asking about my supply of element #83!”? Stew tidbit Birch, e.g. “Impossible for me”

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ETs’ ship Gershon of “Face/ Off”

“— Wedding” (1990 Alan Alda film) Great Lakes tribespeople

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Lands in el océano Subsided

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Toys — (kids’ chain) Bears, in Spain Suffix with opal Loads

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“I — run!”

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Kilt sporter Nest egg funds, for short

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Arctic people Like many reactions Vietnam New Year Opening words eventually followed by clinking Inventor’s jubilant shout

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