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Sherlock Holmes Crossword Puzzle

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Most of the clues relate to the novels and short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. Come Watson, the game is afoot! (British/Australian spelling).
Author: MotherGoose - Diff: Harder

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      1. Sherlock Holmes' older brother (first name)
      4. A scandal in this country
      8. Holmes' occupation in retirement
      9. Lacking companionship
      10. Special care unit (abbreviation)
      11. Worn on the head
      12. "The Man with the Twisted ___"
      13. "Elementary, my dear Watson" does not appear in ___ of Conan Doyle's stories.
      16. Type of car
      17. "The Boscombe Valley ___"
      19. Mineral-bearing rock
      21. His drug of choice
      22. The author Wells' initials
      25. Abbreviation for saint or street
      28. Organ of hearing
      29. She was "The Woman" (two words)
      31. "A ___ of Identity"
      32. Hat associated with Sherlock Holmes

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      1. The second most dangerous man in London (last name)
      2. Name given to entire collection of Sherlock Holmes' stories
      3. This story saw Sherlock's resurrection (three words)
      4. "The Adventure of the Copper ___"
      5. Where the leg joins the torso
      6. Mrs Watson's maiden name
      7. His first appearance was in this novel (four words)
      8. Holmes' character was based on this real-life doctor
      11. His landlady (surname)
      14. "The Adventure of the ___ Detective"
      15. "The Adventure of the Mazarin ___"
      18. "The Adventure of the Crooked ___"
      20. "The ___ Headed League"
      22. Type of dog
      23. The number of orange pips
      24. Professional charges
      26. Found at the end of a dog
      27. Colour of the carbuncle
      30. Red Cross (abbreviation)