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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 PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) SERVICECHARGEExtra cost for leaseholders (7,6) HARRYANDDAVIDGourmet gift basket company ROYALCANADIANWith 8-Down, northern force