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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? MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? SUNKINDESPAIRUtterly depressed INCONSEQUENCEAs a result MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle PUTINTHESHADETo eclipse NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You