Dec 13th

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Across
  1. 3. feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
  2. 6. having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
  3. 7. shout for joy or in praise or encouragement
  4. 8. insufficient for the demand
  5. 10. unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
  6. 12. the main stem of a herbaceous plant
  7. 13. remove by pulling or ripping forcefully
  8. 14. make (something) ready for use or consideration
  9. 16. the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
  10. 17. a piece of jewelry worn on the lobe or edge of the ear
Down
  1. 1. a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire
  2. 2. an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
  3. 3. suggesting something supernatural; uncanny
  4. 4. a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
  5. 5. the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle
  6. 7. estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
  7. 9. a writer of a book, article, or report
  8. 11. fix or mend
  9. 12. having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
  10. 15. a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things