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Upper Class or Non U? Crossword Puzzle

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In the 1950s an earnest attempt was made to differentiate 'U' (so-called upper class) from 'non-U' (the rest of us). This is a light-hearted dig at that attitude, highlighting some of the terms used in that attempt. I hope you enjoy.
Author: windrush [ Solvers ]

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      Across
      1. Comfiness
      4. Steer clear of
      9. Balderdash
      11. Beat easily (in a contest)
      12. One way of saying "Charge it" (2,3)
      13. Another way of saying 12A (2,7)
      14. The 'U" way of saying mantelpiece
      18. How a highbrow would describe nerdish behaviour
      21. Freewheeling existence, ___ life (1,8)
      23. Jack, lowest picture card in the pack
      24. Migrants
      25. Sorrowful or apologetic
      26. Savvily, wisely
      27. The most inebriated person

      Down
      1. Academy
      2. The "U" version is fracas (pl.)
      3. Female teacher (6,8 or 14)
      5. Po-faced, unresponsive to pain
      6. Chuffed, hyped, blessed (Brit.)
      7. Grappler, canvasback
      8. Gaffe, fluff, or blooper in "U" terms (9,5)
      10. Booze
      15. Button stand or facing on a garment
      16. Ordinary people call them tryers
      17. Word choice (also a musical term)
      19. Bamboozle, flummox
      20. Crank, fanatic
      22. Sign up, register