Software-driven special effects, for short Crossword Clue

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Software-driven special effects, for short Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SPECIAL (adjective)
1. added to a regular schedule
2. first and most important
SPECIAL (noun)
1. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
2. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
SOFTWARE (noun)
1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

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Across

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30. Greenhouse growth

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36. Sugar amount: Abbr.

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Down

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