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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. ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? PRIMARYCOLORSThey can be mixed to make orange, green and purple SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? PUTINTHESHADETo eclipse NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon INCONSEQUENCEAs a result NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 SUNKINDESPAIRUtterly depressed NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) INCAPACITATEDDisabled