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17 Across Figure Crossword Clue

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noun

• English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

• United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)

• United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991)

• American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889)

• United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)

• United States film actress (1908-1989)

20%3 Genre for 1- & 22-Across, 22- & 26-Across, 26- & 46-Across and 46- & 49-Across
noun

• an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

• a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

• music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love

adverb

• like a pop or with a pop

adjective satellite

• (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

verb

• bulge outward

• hit a pop-fly

• make a sharp explosive noise

• fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

• cause to make a sharp explosive sound

• appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly

• put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

• release suddenly

• hit or strike

• drink down entirely

• take drugs, especially orally

• cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

• burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

18%6 Mythical figure who transported souls across the river Styx
noun

• (Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades

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