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| Critic's write-up |
| A crossword editor has to be very careful when changing one--unlike this puzzle's editor, who was careless four times herein |
| Milne marsupial |
| Large marsupial |
| '80s Norwegian pop group |
| Makeup item |
| Cavalry sword |
| SWORD |
| Group that assigns film ratings: Abbr. |
| Pleading question said while pulling on Mom's sleeve |
| Dupe |
| Building super's ringful |
| School supplies brand with a cow logo |
| First word across in the first-ever crossword (1913) and the first of a dozen appearances of the word in this puzzle's grid, written word search-style (left, right, down, and diagonally) ... Can you f |
| Maiden name word |
| Stupid fellow |
| Medieval sword |
| Give one's word |
| Convent superior |
| Group that determines a film's rating: Abbr. |
| Uproar |
| Muppet roommates on "Sesame Street": 3 wds. |
| Miss Piggy's favorite word |
| Cupid's weapon |
| Supplies with gear |
| Disastrous upheaval |
| Big Apple cop who's looking to bust Popeye? |
| Creamy soup |
| Group that assigns movie ratings: Abbr. |