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1. Hair styling products
5. Prepare text for publication
6. Written false statement that damages a reputation
8. Oak or maple, e.g.
9. Pepper's tabletop partner
1. Sit like Jell-O
2. Trims down a manuscript
3. Zodiac sign with the scales
4. Metal used to make bridges
7. Allow
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