A09

Across

1. - Sharply critical
3. - Excessive ego
4. - Language-related
7. - Sharp flavor
9. - Implied meaning
10. - Visual scene
12. - Body-related
13. - False rumor
14. - Origin source
15. - Influence movement
16. - Rise above
18. - Stylish flair
19. - Wordiness
20. - Hard shell
21. - Strip leaves
23. - Smooth transition
24. - Trip falter
25. - Swift reply
26. - Split division

Down

2. - Word origin
5. - Variety buffet
6. - Cool under pressure
8. - Complex twisted
11. - Captivate delight
17. - Emotional release
22. - Foreign unique