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Fraser Simpson
Fraser Simpson

NY Times, Sun, Jul 21, 2002 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

25-Down : Locate soft cord (5)

Author:
Editor:
Will Shortz
Rows: 15, Columns: 15, Words: 32, Blocks: 65
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© 2002, The New York Times

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Across
1
Male sheep leaves barricades (8) : RAMPARTS
5
Respond as wren flies (6) : ANSWER
9
State nominates drunk (9) : MINNESOTA
11
Fastens shears (5) : CLIPS
12
University writing was revolting (6) : UPROSE
13
Through guards contact minister (8) : PREACHER
15
Heavy athlete ran across (8) : PROFOUND
16
In brief, I figure it's a cliché name for a poodle (4) : FIFI
19
Twelve going back and forth (4) : NOON
20
Tell about old fool hurrying (8) : SCOOTING
23
Indeed so terribly biased (3-5) : ONESIDED
24
Baby's garment settled the wrong way (6) : DIAPER
27
Completely covers cold cereal (5) : COATS
28
Hard water tumbled down (9) : EARTHWARD
29
Wound was staggering (6) : REELED
30
Dotty shall see beachcomber's prize (8) : SEASHELL
Down
1
Commotion behind us (6) : RUMPUS
2
Heard adolescent coalworker (5) : MINER
3
Dislike a translation (8) : AVERSION
4
E.g., saw valuables overturned (4) : TOOL
6
Delicious drink breaking trance (6) : NECTAR
7
Putting bulk on in a lineup, we hear (9) : WEIGHTING
8
Inhibit relaxation before shower (8) : RESTRAIN
10
Bit about Ayn lacking purpose (2,6) : ATRANDOM
14
Real prisoner on Greek island (8) : CONCRETE
15
Doctor made Perón walk (9) : PROMENADE
17
A bit of heaven for certain Mafia tough (8) : ENFORCER
18
Wraps up salmon and tuna sandwiches at home (8) : FINISHES
21
Time put out histologist's study (6) : TISSUE
22
Sound check for a wedding (6) : BRIDAL
25
Locate soft cord (5) : PLACE
26
French cheese almost gone in no time (4) : BRIE
Answer summary: 0 unique to this puzzle, 1 unique to Modern Era but used previously.

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