Benefits of REading

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Across
  1. 3. stimulation that delays cognitive decline (5)
  2. 5. Key
  3. 9. debate skills (14)
  4. 13. strengthened by reading (4)
  5. 14. escape from reality (7)
  6. 15. focus over time (11)
  7. 16. bedtime activity (7)
Down
  1. 1. original ideas (11)
  2. 2. mental involvement in a book (9)
  3. 4. ability to understand others’ feelings (7)
  4. 6. reduces this stress response (7)
  5. 7. your word bank (10)
  6. 8. that teaches facts (13)
  7. 10. by reading novels (8)
  8. 11. lover’s nickname (8)
  9. 12. knowledge (8)