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