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MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation 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 STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon SERVICECHARGEExtra cost for leaseholders (7,6) OUTERHEBRIDESIslands off Scotland’s west coast (5,8) HARRYANDDAVIDGourmet gift basket company