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Commonality solution

The solution grid was the intersection of two 13×13 grids, much like a VENN DIAGRAM.  Each larger grid is actually asymmetrical, though taken together the whole system retains symmetry.

ACROSS

TEPID; P in diet

LOGIA; log + A1 (rev.)

AEGIR; anag. – e

INFERNO; infer no

DEPLANING; anag. – 0

SHEAR; s hear

UNDUE; un due(s)

SIP; s(l)ip

ARENA; an era (rev.)

INGOT; cf. got in

BARGAINER; bar + anag.

AMERICA; anag. in A A

OSCAR; i.e. O in radio telecommunications alphabet

OBESE; OBEs E

TEMPI; met (rev.) + pi

DOWN

STAGNATE; a g n in state

UPBRAIDS; anag. + raids

ADDING; (p)adding

CLEFTS; left in CS

AGGRIEVE; I in g Rev. in age

SAVOIR-FAIRE; anag.

VAMP; 2 mngs.

ADJUDICATOR; a d Judica to r

DOGGEREL; Dogger + le (rev.)

PARDON ME; anag.

ANARCHIC; a + ran (rev.) + chic

TOILET; T (S) Eliot (rev.)

BEAUTY; ea in but y

NORM; no rm

Copyright 1 Across, puzzle no. 1992, November 2020

 

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