Level 971 Solution

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Solution Grid

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Across

1. MODEST
  • Unassuming
  • Self-effacing
  • Humble
  • Not boastful
  • Demure
5. EARTHWARD
  • Falling object's direction
  • Asteroid's heading in "Armageddon"
  • Direction of a sunbeam.
7. MALLOW
  • 1,000 to let in Cork?
  • Marsh ___ (plant for which a confection is named)
  • Hibiscus plant's family
  • Cork town and plant
  • Family that includes okra
8. ADVISOR
  • Mentor
  • Financial firm worker
  • Consultant
  • Commercial sun shade?
  • Counsellor

Down

2. SLAUGHTERHOUSE
  • Southern Comedy Store is a shambles
  • 'Shah's palace?
3. LONGBOW
  • Robin Hood's weapon
  • Archer's tool of yore
  • Old weapon
  • Depressed over broadcast from European island - the first one picked up by one of The Archers
  • Weapon to burn front of ship
4. MANHUNT
  • It often follows a breakout
  • Bloodhound's activity
  • Posse's job
  • Search to find a criminal
  • Search for an Alcatraz escapee
6. TOMCAT
  • Male feline
  • Alley prowler
  • Tabby's mate
  • Alley howler
  • F-14 fighter jet

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