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1. Pleads earnestly
5. 44th U.S. president
7. Like ancient Rome, or a numeral like IV
8. Choose by voting
9. Poses questions
1. Dull, tiresome person
2. Deadly virus with an outbreak in West Africa
3. The Olympics, for short
4. Loud kiss, or a sharp slap
6. Picnic pests
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