20 Across,Boy's fastening cord,twisted at each end(4) ?L?C
3 Down, Poet's contribution to the ineffable(5) H?I?E
8 Down, Feminist writer crushed swot,penning line with a certain dexterity(14)
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18 Down, Impetuous person has teaspoonful swallowed in time(7) H?T???R