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Puzzle Solutions – Edition 79

Crossword

Across:


4 Anagram (around) of GOES containing (collecting) 100 (C) thousand (K) = GECKOS (reptiles)

6 CS (chartered surveyor) + every 3rd letter (regularly) of chEckS surrounding (over) property in Munich (HAUS) = CHAUSSES (old word for hose, as in tights)

9 Outer letters (case of) of V(a)T filled with (being charged by) all but the last letter (majority of) fairies (ELVEs) = VELVET (fabric)

10 Anagram (blending) of GUANO + 1st letters (little bits) of Silky Red Brocade = OSNABURG (fabric)

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