February, 2007
by Kegler

February, 2007 grid

Across
1Court drama's beginning with contents of a trunk? (4)
3Assigned blame, framing cat as usual (10)
10Gloria's fancy opal (7)
11Quiet laugh about country's meat-eaters (7)
12Stop keeping string of cars in reserve (9)
13Sudden drop muffling Republican's determination (5)
14Crazy set making CD (8)
16Slight changes in trees absorbing drop of water (6)
19One who rips lessee (6)
20Retreating, pets cross threshold (8)
23Compilations of notes from Hieronymus I collected (5)
25One hint regarding hors d'oeuvres (9)
27Gracious, can I? (7)
28Weaving laciest stretchable fabric (7)
29Redesigned the six-gun I put out (10)
30Plead for burger with no trimmings (4)
Down
1Actor Richard admitted to large amount of money bet (7)
2Goes around catching real monsters (5)
4Smashed coed, eating pickle, upchucked (8)
5Snobbish university starting to provoke sympathy (6)
6Worn out, even taking bit of refreshment (5)
7Fix it, holding can for beggar (9)
8Doctor mimics clothiers (7)
9Alienate some forest rangers (8)
15I ski better, ultimately, in brand-new skimpy outfit (9)
17Rowdy pal reconsidered what makes cryptics fun? (8)
18It might keep things safe for hair (8)
19Tear map apart in anger (7)
21Fashionable bench, per Rev. Spooner; it's used for breaks? (4,3)
22General consumed gold cake (6)
24Storied murderer owns British residence (5)
26Instrument singer is returning (5)

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