1. Evaluate (8)
5. An authoritative rule of conduct (6)
9. Homeless person (8)
10. Ski race (6)
12. Very good (5)
13. Short-lived (9)
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25. Melodies (5)
26. Enact (6)
27. Shootout (8)
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2. A large, flat, thin case (9)
3. Laneway (5)
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8. Bring to a finish (8)
11. Masticate (4)
15. Respiration (9)
17. Supervision (9)
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24. Prod (5)
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