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He studied drooling andballet all open-heartedoffers.And, when the clubs mustbeplayedfirst;wecan debit (6) 18Lanterns,19Eyelift,21Assent,23At astrological alignment that last regard everydifficultyasasign nowsafelytrythefinesse. dancer lost one (6) Moon sends an adventurous messageto 12.Oflight hairand complexion when rest,26Wine.CRYPTICCLUES occurred ages ago. Makethe that the planets have got it in for having aspell from broadcasting 6. Sweetaccount I’d pursue no Across:8Desolate,9Waving,10 Pluto, passions will deepen.Think about a you. In fact, theyare sending DealerSouth further (4,4) mostofit. And don’t turndown (3,3) Preferable,11Lark,12Dik-dik,14 skill that youhavealways wanted to learn. youlessons to learn and 7. 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