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    Apr 25, 2021 5 minutes

    QUIZWORD by Alan Shuker

    Puzzle No 1595

    Clues across

    1. What is a bundle of grain stalks tied together after reaping? (5)

    4. Which moon of Uranus is named after a fairy king? (6)

    9. Former prime minister Bill English was born where? (7)

    10. What do explosive ordnance disposal experts deal with? (5)

    11. What is a Hindu spiritual teacher called? (4)

    12. Which New Zealand creature is a survivor of the Triassic period? (7)

    13. What fluid is a product of infection? (3)

    14. “Birthplace of Aviation” is which US state’s slogan? (4)

    16. Which Japanese stringed instrument resembles a zither? (4)

    18. What strongly alkaline solution is used for cleansing? (3)

    20/21. Which Sousa march (The ___ ___) links Philadelphia and Monty Python? (7,4)

    24. In music, what is a three-note major or minor chord? (5)

    25. Which

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