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Dynasty that conquered the world? Does a semi-removal of? Dangerously sharp Detect an errant feather? Discordant singer? Demolitionist's blade? Demolishers. DASH Describing Disneyland. Drive away again. DUTCH Dutch Drummer Ian Deep Purple/Whitesnake drummer Ian Deep Purple drummer Ian Describing a tempo. Doge's medal, in old Venice. Distance between golfer Vijay's blemishes? Dumbed down Director's directive, perhaps Debtors Decoys Decorate with inlaid work Do this to show that you are struck down by grief Dress category Do a nursery rhyme bit Disruptive occupation Devices of ancient warfare, like catapults. Definitely not a petite Divides into small, hostile units Dog days Dog days "Death in Venice" star Devotee of Terpsichore. Devotee of Balanchine's creations Dudley Moore's ex-wife 'Dobie Gillis' actress "Don't lie to your feudal underling" Diver's choice Diver's choice __ deaf ear to __ deaf ear ___ deaf ear to (ignore) __ deaf ear to __ deaf ear ___ deaf ear. ___ deaf ear ___ deaf ear to Disgust Drupe: Bot. Disobeyed an old flag? ___ deaf ear to (ignores) Deposits of native metal. Destroyers of microorganisms "Diner" actor "Diner" actor Downward slope Deg. for a cellist, e.g. Decorated, in a way Diamond shapes Decorative ribbons Dress fabric. "Death, ___ proud ...": John Donne "Death ___ proud": Donne Death ____ Proud ___ differ (takes exception). Do a performance Duff 21-/40-Down in Hollywood Damages extensively Damages Does damage to: Colloq. Deadens Deadens Deadens Dulls "Divine" actress Despairs Deserter