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