The Telegraph - GENERAL CROSSWORD NO: 590 - Feb 22 2004

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1791 opera by Mozart TheMagicFlute
Abel Janszoon - - , navigator who discovered New Zealand TASMAN
Capital of Chechen Republic Grozny
Capital of Saudi Arabia RIYADH
Carpet or upholstery with a loose velvety pile MOQUETTE
Consumes alcohol especially to excess DRINKS
English poet, 1591-1674, noted for his sacred and pastoral poetry RobertHerrick
Glassy volcanic rock OBSIDIAN
Governor of an ancient Persian province SATRAP
Holy writing in Hinduism SHASTRA
Joining together using stitches SEWING
Jury's decision at a trial VERDICT
Of considerable magnitude SIZEABLE
Pass in central Scotland, scene of battle in 1689 KILLIECRANKIE
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Plant's climbing organ TENDRIL
Playing notes of a chord in quick succession ARPEGGIO
Possession of a post in government OFFICE
Regularly recurring, metrical RHYTHMIC
River flowing through Chester DEE
Rock fragments that have been worn away DETRITUS
Rocky height TOR
Slackened gradually, became less intense EASEDOFF
Therapist treating some bodily ailments and general stress REFLEXOLOGIST
Unnamed male in old legal proceedings JOHNDOE
US slang for a pistol or revolver GAT
Used subtle intention of design FINESSED
Variant word for a pheasant's nest or brood NYE
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