COLLOQUIALISM

PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? ROYALCANADIANWith 8-Down, northern force JEREMIYAHLOVENotre Dame running back selected by the Cardinals as the #3 pick in the 2026 NFL draft: 2 wds. OUTERHEBRIDESIslands off Scotland’s west coast (5,8)