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chokkie | 10:50 Sat 15th May 2010 | Crosswords
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18a the short strands and knots combed from wool before spinning (4) n?i?
20a form of impure amorphous carbon produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter (4) s?o?

Many thanks, Chox.
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18a Googling suggests neps (if your I is wrong)
With high-quality combed wool, spinning wool this way makes a smooth, dense yarn. ... It was combed, but still contains a few tiny knots and neps.
www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-spin-wool-worsted-
style-short-draw-251605/
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18a NOIl
20a SOOT
sorry 18a should be NOIL
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Many thanks both, all done now. Chox.
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Thanks for the update, Zinnie. Chox.
20a is soot
20a is soot
I am stumped on 18a myself!!
20a Soot

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