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GRANNYSQUARESPieces of crocheted fabric that make four-sided shapes ... or a hint to the theme words at 16a, 44a, 7d, and 41d: 2 wds. PRIMARYCOLORSThey can be mixed to make orange, green and purple SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? SUNKINDESPAIRUtterly depressed MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation INCONSEQUENCEAs a result NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon PUTINTHESHADETo eclipse HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You