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PRACTICALJOKEFilling a friend's car with balloons, e.g. POETICJUSTICEReward or punishment that may be ironic GRANNYSQUARESPieces of crocheted fabric that make four-sided shapes ... or a hint to the theme words at 16a, 44a, 7d, and 41d: 2 wds. SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? PRIMARYCOLORSThey can be mixed to make orange, green and purple ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? OLDWIVESTALESFoolish traditions SENSELESSNESSIdiocy INCAPACITATEDDisabled NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8)