Crossword 2 - short a sound

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Across
  1. 3. to talk with friends
  2. 4. use this to hit a ball
  3. 7. rhymes with map
  4. 8. the opposite of front
Down
  1. 1. to be in a play
  2. 2. fruit spread for your toast
  3. 4. a very dark colour
  4. 5. rhymes with bag
  5. 6. father