8. Brood (4)
9. According to custom (10)
10. Oliver Hardy's partner (6)
11. An engraved inscription (8)
12. Large (4)
13. Tall (10)
17. Short sleeps (4)
18. Public square (5)
19. Gown (4)
20. Similar (10)
22. Rodents (4)
23. A militant proponent of something (8)
27. Bad atmosphere (6)
28. Adversary (10)
29. Bell sound (4)
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1. Lexicon (10)
2. Unrivaled (8)
3. A system of beliefs (10)
4. Double-reed woodwind (4)
5. Decorative case (4)
6. A tusked marine mammal (6)
7. Somersault (4)
14. San Antonio fort (5)
15. Modest (10)
16. Unseemly (10)
19. Bulwarks (8)
21. Choice (6)
24. Cobras (4)
25. A large hurried swallow (4)
26. Wood fastener (4)