The Crossword Puzzle

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Point where two perpendicular words share a single letter (8)
• Unfair intersection of two obscure proper nouns (6)
• Witty linguistic manipulation used in clever hints (8)
• Syndicated puzzle printed again in another paper (5)
• Single character of the alphabet entered in a cell (6)
• Rubber tool for clearing away incorrect guesses (6)
• Secondary words populating the space between theme answers (4)

Down

• Build a crossword grid from scratch (9)
• Permanent fluid chosen by confident constructors or solvers (3)
• Matrix of interlocking black and white squares (4)
• Stumble over a deceptive misdirection (4)
• Extra black square added solely to make filling easier (7)
• Direction opposite of across on the board (4)
• Erasable writing tool preferred by cautious solvers (6)
• Prompt provided to guide the solver (4)

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