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Cryptic Crossword # 60                                           January 7, 2012
Note that clues often contain anagrams,
double meanings, etc.  
Sample clue:  Wrong way to fly a plane.
Solution:  YAW (jumble of 'way')
Across

2. Range from nothing to nothing and turn to an Italian herb. (7)
4. The German beginning to follow a spirit, is led to a strong spice. (6)
6. Turn the ion on to make your eyes water. (5)
7. Ate the wrong way and got a drink. (3)
8. In short, Margaret has a crazy head. (6)
9. Sounds contemporary but sweeter. (7)

Down

1. A cooky with a filling or a seedy physicist in motion. (3,6)
3. AC current shocks the girl, a pungent spice.  (6)
5. Unusually non-manic, it might even restore a bad breakfast. (8)

Solution