WINESANDDINES

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