Chapter 16 crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. dangerous cliff edge
  2. 5. Strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring.
  3. 6. Having been briefly immersed in boiling water, especially in order to remove the skin or to prepare it for further cooking.
  4. 7. Hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air.
  5. 11. Feeling or expressing contempt or derision.
  6. 12. Wooden rod with an iron tip, used as a lever on board ship and by artillery soldiers.
Down
  1. 1. Serious, often sudden event that causes great damage, destruction, or widespread suffering.
  2. 3. Hinged or removable panel in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
  3. 4. Cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns.
  4. 8. Shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with sharp bow and square stern.
  5. 9. Full-length garment of a single colour worn by certain Christian clergy, members of church choirs, acolytes, and others having some particular office or role in a church.
  6. 10. Making twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.