Artichokes Is this short artist known for his stranglings

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Across
  1. 1. Broken lid has fifty (herb)
  2. 4. Is this a cordial gourd?
  3. 6. He might be wise but still takes ages to identify this plant
  4. 9. Mixed up Primate likes to climb
  5. 12. I found this in the road and now I have a dilemma
  6. 13. Is the cordial one a fat crazy person
  7. 14. Is this short painter known for his stranglings?
  8. 16. Is this plant savage?
  9. 17. It's corny but I was lost in a puzzle
  10. 18. A sweet tasting citrus?
Down
  1. 2. Is she keeping an eye on you?
  2. 3. Sore subject causes a breakdown
  3. 5. Our cousins plant eggs
  4. 7. This might suit a digger
  5. 8. Nelli T checks her pulse
  6. 10. Is this bean female?
  7. 11. Medusa does not have a drinker
  8. 15. Is this turban in mint condition?
  9. 17. They are ample in Canada