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PRACTICALJOKEFilling a friend's car with balloons, e.g. POETICJUSTICEReward or punishment that may be ironic SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? OLDWIVESTALESFoolish traditions PRIMARYCOLORSThey can be mixed to make orange, green and purple SENSELESSNESSIdiocy GRANNYSQUARESPieces of crocheted fabric that make four-sided shapes ... or a hint to the theme words at 16a, 44a, 7d, and 41d: 2 wds. ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004