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POETICJUSTICEReward or punishment that may be ironic PRACTICALJOKEFilling a friend's car with balloons, e.g. SENSELESSNESSIdiocy OLDWIVESTALESFoolish traditions ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? 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 NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) 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 SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) INCAPACITATEDDisabled