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APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 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 ROYALCANADIANWith 8-Down, northern force SERVICECHARGEExtra cost for leaseholders (7,6) OUTERHEBRIDESIslands off Scotland’s west coast (5,8)