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1 to cause to sprout or grow (9)
3 without previous preparation or planning (7)
8 important, consequential (11)
10 something that connects one thing to another (4)
12 to publicly support a particular way of doing things (8)
14 not fresh (5)
16 imposing, protruding (9)
17 incapable of being fatigued; incapable of getting tired (13)
19 happening right away, without delay (13)
21 slow (4)
22 a passage or segment from a longer work (7)
24 to disperse, drive off into various directions (7)
25 a prophetic sign (4)

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2 unselective; not making or not based on careful distinctions (14)
4 one who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding (4)
5 to plunge quickly and briefly into a liquid (3)
6 commonplace, ordinary (5)
7 impossible to satisfy (10)
8 to break into many pieces (7)
9 to fill with fear (10)
11 related to sexual desire or intercourse (8)
13 to conquer, especially in battle (8)
14 slow moving; lacking energy (8)
15 not moving, standing still (10)
18 the management of money, banking, investments, and credit (7)
19 anger, wrath (3)
20 very similar to something (4)
22 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
23 to draw or pull behind by a chain or line (3)

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1 prohibit (3)
2 impossible to satisfy (10)
6 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
7 logical, reasonable, convincing (6)
8 to change something so that it can be used in a different way or for a different purpose (5)
10 rain, snow, etc. (13)
12 not providing for the future (11)
14 abrupt; using so few words that it seems rude (4)
15 about to happen, pending (8)
16 mild, gentle, quiet (4)
20 uniform, having no variation; equal in degree, extent, or amount (4)
21 a deep gap, especially one that is dangerous, and often unbridgeable (5)
24 something that is an essential or necessary part of a system or object (11)
25 a person or company that is a leader in a particular area of activity (10)
27 an advance, especially at another’s expense; encroachment (6)
28 playfully jocular, humorous (9)
29 a symbol, design, or badge (6)

Down
1 a place where alcohol is served; to prohibit someone from doing something (3)
2 an element in a mixture or compound (10)
3 guard soldier (8)
4 a large mass of snow that slides down a mountain (9)
5 to use for selfish advantage or profit (7)
6 boredom, tiredness with life (5)
9 small drink (3)
10 to make predictions about the future (13)
11 to fill with fear (10)
13 to imitate (5)
17 eager, sharp (4)
18 to get back at someone for doing something to you (9)
19 knowledge, understanding (3)
22 a program that provides palliative care and attends to the spiritual and emotion needs of a terminally ill patient and his family (7)
23 not friendly, especially because you think you are better than other people (5)
24 the act or process of fusing or melting together (6)
26 mature; ready to eat (4)

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1 doubtful, showing doubt (9)
4 tear (3)
8 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
10 honored, respected (13)
13 a tendency or willingness to behave a certain way (11)
14 lacking in brightness (3)
15 dry, like a desert (4)
16 to charm, delight (7)
17 not employed or busy (4)
18 a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question (10)
21 a space between two objects (3)
22 strict and serious (5)
23 having a very strong effect or felt very strongly (7)
25 find out something (9)
27 to draw or pull behind by a chain or line (3)
29 strange, peculiar (3)
30 unable to be changed; not reversible (12)
31 have a tendency to do something (3)

Down
1 various, diverse (6)
2 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
3 a public dispute between sides holding opposite views (11)
5 a narrow walk or way (4)
6 obscene or indecent (4)
7 to make understandable (9)
9 unselective; not making or not based on careful distinctions (14)
10 to become gradually less until little remains (7)
11 making a hypocritical show of religious devotion (13)
12 moist; slightly wet (4)
14 hard-working (8)
19 sheltered against the wind (7)
20 prohibit (3)
22 yellow and unhealthy (6)
24 sore, painful (6)
26 to give or send out (4)
28 deep distress or misery, as from grief; wretchedness (3)

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1 to cover, as if with dots (3)
3 widespread destruction (11)
8 anger, wrath (3)
10 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
11 very strict (9)
13 an agent sent on a mission to represent or advance the interests of another (8)
15 to prod or urge as with a long, pointed stick (4)
16 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
17 to move back or away from something or someone (7)
18 happening right away, without delay (13)
22 calmness, peacefulness (11)
25 rapid, characterized by speed (5)
26 criminal or evil (10)
27 unusual and attractive, often because of being old-fashioned (6)
30 to improve something so it returns to the good condition or character it once had (12)
31 to change from a frozen solid to a liquid by gradual warming (4)

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1 lacking in brightness (3)
2 slant (4)
4 a riddle; something that is difficult to understand (6)
5 under the earth (12)
6 distress, suffering (10)
7 essential; unavoidable; obligatory (13)
9 cautious, careful (4)
11 wisdom (8)
12 to bring formal charages against, especially by a jury (6)
14 severe punishment for serious wrongdoing (11)
19 a minute amount (9)
20 of or in the night (9)
21 an involuntary movement you make when you are cold, or frightened (6)
23 sudden and unexpected (6)
24 one of a kind (6)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)
29 to draw or pull behind by a chain or line (3)

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1 to sleep lightly (4)
5 tear (3)
7 a wrong or unsuitable name (8)
9 to inflict disfiguring damage on (3)
10 happiness, joy (9)
11 an introduction at the beginning of a book (7)
13 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
14 not calm, uneasy, without rest (8)
16 independent (4-7)
19 to give or send out (4)
20 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
21 extremely large (4)
22 a public entertainment or performance to celebrate a special occasion (4)
23 impossible to dispute; unquestionable; undeniable (16)
27 colorful and quickly changing (13)
29 anger, wrath (3)
30 vigorous enjoyment, zest (5)
31 legendary (6)

Down
2 to make a mistake (3)
3 specific; perceptible by the senses (8)
4 to make predictions about the future (13)
6 potent; having a lot of influence (8)
7 mild, gentle, quiet (4)
8 a mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings (4)
9 moving indirectly, by taking many twists and turns (7)
11 very careful, with attention to detail (11)
12 to commit a wrongdoing (10)
15 to hold back, to not give someone something (8)
17 to give up or do without (5)
18 to make bitter; to arouse bitter feelings in (8)
19 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
24 to urge to action through moral pressure; drive (5)
25 clear, easy to understand (5)
26 a prophetic sign (4)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)

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