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 CHRIS'S CRYPTICS
 CROSSWORDS
PUZZLES
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             AUGUST 2007's CRYPTIC
ACROSS
1. The two of us both start to make an intricate network. (3)
5. An interest that mostly fades. (3)
7. I wonder if human folly or if icebergs were responsible for the gaping hole. (7)
8. Three musical notes go out. (3)
10. A little highland ewe dances about. (3)
12. Bird causes servant heartbreak. (5)
 
DOWN
1. We have nothing but trouble! (3)
2. See Robert come up and down with some money. (3)
3. Send mail out to Peru. (4)
4. Company abandons synthetic cozies because of their dimensions... (4)
5. ... Phew! I'm glad there weren't many. (3)
6. I hear we fade away, then regain colour... (3)
15. Being opposed to a tin contraption. (4)
16. Being in a quandary about the shade required. (4)
17. New taxes for the lone star region. (5)
18. Look at the gauze you removed! (4)
19. Fatal killing may reveal certain information. (4)
20. ... Unfortunately contracting the lady's illness. (5)
23. Writes article after obtaining degree, but sounds sheepish. (3)
25. Say farewell to the one you never played! (3)
27. Initially canine owners never just understand Rover's eagerness to do tricks. (7)
28. I saw a very original woman last night! (3)
29. Draw the bow? (3) 		9. ... and create for the band an article of clothing. (7)
11. Evenly distributed the cheques, centering over the military friend. (7)
12. Rather unsuccessfully tries to institute ceremonies. (5)
13. Five hundred and fifteen ascend with ease, confused? (5)
14. Do you see why Stan got upset and vicious. (5)
21. Synthetic cane disease. (4)
22. Wayward youth was left out. (4)
23. Striped food producer. (3)
24. The best of thirteen is a top flyer. (3)
25. It could be time to try the odds. (3)
26. She's woolly you say. (3)

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