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