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SPITTINGIMAGEDoppelganger COUNTINGSHEEPSleep aid, of a sort MOTIONPICTUREFancier name for a movie GAMETHESYSTEMExploit a loophole, e.g. THATREMINDSME"Speaking of which ..." HARDLUCKSTORYTale of woe, told for sympathy (4-4,5) WATTLEANDDAUBBranches-and-twigs plastered technique (6,3,4) DIRECTCURRENTSome electricity is straightforward and up-to-date EMBARRASSMENTShame barmen set arms out SPORTSMANSHIPHonorable conduct on the field FREDMACMURRAYThe Shaggy Dog actor who played Baxters boss Jeff Sheldrake in The Apartment: 2 wds. ACQUIREDTASTEGot sample that will eventually be liked ALPHAANDOMEGAGreek extremities form the most important part