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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? NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) INCONSEQUENCEAs a result SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You INCAPACITATEDDisabled PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) SUNKINDESPAIRUtterly depressed NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004