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Simply General Knowledge! (3) Crossword Puzzle

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Another mixture of clues covering most of the FT categories. As usual some are straightforward, whilst others may need a little research.
Author: moonraker2 - Diff: Harder

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    • Complete Clue List

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      8. A narrow French stick loaf (8)
      9. A camp defended by a circular formation of wagons (6)
      10. Term for a stupid, rude or clumsy person (3)
      11. A person who willingly fights for a cause (8)
      12. Flemish painter knighted by Charles I of England in 1629 (6)
      13. Actor who starred in many films including "The Quiet American" in 1958 (7,8)
      15. A dry red wine from Tuscany (7)
      18. Acclaimed Spanish painter whose works included "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (7)
      21. A common symptom in the early months of pregnancy (7,8)
      24. Egyptian God of the underworld (6)
      25. One of the three 'Fates' in Greek mythology
      26. ___ Rees, 1957 Ryder Cup captain of GB team (3)
      27. ___ Lexus, Japan's most successful luxury car (6)
      28. A verb used facetiously, meaning to kiss (8)

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      1. The most populous island of French Polynesia (6)
      2. Swiss city associated with gnomes? (6)
      3. Tokens of affection are often exchanged on this occasion (2,10,3)
      4. A tight-fitting garment worn by acrobats (7)
      5. English film director nicknamed "The Master of Suspense" (6,9)
      6. City where the Australian War Memorial is sited (8)
      7. The highest mountain in the British Isles (3,5)
      14. The Greek letter 'X' (3)
      16. Basketball attempt made over the head with the hand farthest from the basket (4,4)
      17. Home of the University of Michigan Law School (3,5)
      19. 1965 film starring Ursula Andress (3)
      20. Won 'The Nobel Prize in Literature' 1948 (1,1,5)
      22. Cleopatra's ___, an obelisk in London, Paris and New York (6)
      23. The native religion of Japan (6)