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Across Clues Answers 1 The “S” of H.S.: Abbr. SCH 4 King with a golden touch MIDAS 6 New Delhi or New York BIGCITY 8 Raggedy ___ doll ANN 9 Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs ROE 10 Segment of a train RAILCAR 12 Pig’s nose SNOUT 13 Place for an intuitive feeling GUT