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Across
  1. 2. – The crossword formatting rules of a particular publication.
  2. 5. – A database of potential answers.
  3. 7. – Generic or short answer used to fill difficult grid areas.
  4. 10. – Every letter in the answer appears in another intersecting answer.
Down
  1. 1. – An uncommon word, typically requiring dictionary reference.
  2. 3. – The pattern of fitting all answers symmetrically.
  3. 4. – Where words start and end within multi-word answers.
  4. 6. – A letter appearing in only one clue (vs. a crossing letter).
  5. 8. – The act of writing clues for each answer.
  6. 9. herring – A clue component used to deliberately mislead.