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Hints for Puzzle #81– February 2008 "Unpronounceable"

Instructions: Parentheses around a clue mean that a sequence of letters must be omitted from the answer word before it will fit in the grid. Numbers in parentheses give lengths of answer words, and an asterisk * indicates a capitalized word

Across

  1. (Broken limb covered by the metal cap) (7)
  2. Rip and cut horrid wife's last image (7)
  3. Some advertising about an intoxicating drink (4)
  4. Lower ring inside plug (5)
  5. In pieces at about standard value (5)
  6. Copper takes most of mint as flavoring agent (5)
  7. Stone monuments that sound metallic (6)
  8. Gold and aluminum for the mouth (4)
  9. Media personality has things baby needs (7)
  10. Extreme pressure of the atmosphere (4)
  11. Started day in brave confusion modifying part of speech (6)
  12. (Having nothing teed Titus off) (9)
  13. Change time of holiday to one causing less inconvenience (6)
  14. Prong pierces sentinel (4)
  15. Wipe-out allowed in unfinished deed (6)
  16. Get free English school garment (6)
  17. Voiding note, give in to get a new lease (5)
  18. *Cuts off some part of Italy (7)
  19. In uproar, Jack replaces loud deliberator (5)
  20. Striper, e.g., eats herring's heart and cheek (5)
  21. Commend remark about cracked lip (10)
  22. (Fish has yen for test) (6)

Down

  1. (The radical disease of heat) (7)
  2. *Language of Perseus (4)
  3. Stir clumsily, not starting to sleep (6)
  4. Judge a Republican dog, perhaps (7)
  5. Remove one of exercise system's discs (6)
  6. Redeemer carries metal loop (3)
  7. Spoke with energy and attracted (5)
  8. Before present company is to be united (6)
  9. Starting to tear and stumble (4)
  10. Our group comes back to relax in utmost security (6)
  11. Propose to ride vehicle around University (6)
  12. (Mama having the fits for arithmetic, perhaps) (11)
  13. Note carbon lubricant in backward action (6)
  14. Aunt cooked a fish (4)
  15. Rule about true division (6)
  16. Duke devoured a fruit (4)
  17. Help a student with ancient history (4)
  18. Positive result that finally emerges from messy dispute (6)
  19. Rodent's lair (3)
  20. A hooker's back for layers (6)
  21. Bird to shift course before end of day (5)
  22. Native American eats bit of pie and pancake (5)
  23. *Soccer player embraces a clergyman and author (5)
  24. (Combat is really about nothing) (5)

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