7A- US state that borders 9 down ???????
10A- Advantageous ??????????
12A- US state that borders 9 down ???A????
20A Ignited ????A???
23A The political party to which 9 down's governor and senators belong ??????????
25A Army rank or honorary title for men of a certain age in 9 down ???O???
26A Carefree, casual or laid back ???????
6 and 4D Nobel prize-winningauthor who was born and raised in 9D ?I?L?A? ?A???N?R
9D US state ?????S?????
16D Supported, E???????
24D Country that is coextensive with ancient Mesopotamia ????
17D The capital of 9D ???K???
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