December 5

123456789
Across
  1. 2. A gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength
  2. 5. Green with vegetation
  3. 7. To obliterate or erase completely
  4. 9. A sudden collapse, downfall, or failure
Down
  1. 1. To strip a plant of leaves, thereby damaging or destroying it
  2. 3. Relating to or perceptible by the sense of touch
  3. 4. Commonplace; trite; lacking force or significance because of overuse
  4. 6. Scornful treatment or contempt
  5. 7. Having to do with horseback riding
  6. 8. To soil, tarnish, or besmirch