Crossword 9

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Across
  1. 2. Falcon with a dark brown back and buff cap, found in south-eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (6)
  2. 3. Of skin or pastry (5)
  3. 6. Person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone (10)
  4. 7. Novice (4)
  5. 8. Process of coming into existence or prominence (9)
  6. 10. Verb that doesn’t take a direct object (12)
Down
  1. 1. (informal) Eccentric or foolish person (8)
  2. 4. List of sports players available for a given game (6)
  3. 5. Animating or vital unifying force (9)
  4. 9. Administrator of an opera house or theatre (9)