After Twenty Years

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Across
  1. 2. depopoulated; cleared of people
  2. 6. nearly
  3. 7. a public highway
  4. 9. a regular route followed or area covered by a policeman while working
  5. 10. surrounding area
  6. 12. using skilful and clever means
  7. 14. happening together; at the same time
  8. 16. short and stubby, with a turned up or flattened end
Down
  1. 1. ridiculousness or silliness
  2. 3. something or somebody to be dealt with
  3. 4. nose with a high bridge
  4. 5. a large amount of money
  5. 8. using personal aggressive Ways and Means to make a living and advance one's career
  6. 9. interjection to show approval
  7. 11. the most royal and dependable
  8. 13. calm and peaceful
  9. 15. the possession of an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority