Fri. Sept. 5th

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Across
  1. 8. — Calm and peaceful
  2. 9. — Inspiring fear or respect due to strength or skill
  3. 10. — To gradually lessen or fade
  4. 11. — Mental sharpness and inventiveness
  5. 12. — Filled with lively energy and excitement
  6. 13. — Rich, luxurious, or abundant
  7. 14. — Watchful and alert for danger
  8. 18. — Holding firmly to something; persistent
  9. 21. — Dull, bleak, and lifeless
  10. 24. — Rich, luxurious, and lavish
  11. 25. — Unable to produce growth or results
  12. 27. — To move or act quickly
Down
  1. 1. — Pleasing in taste or smell
  2. 2. — Showing great attention to detail
  3. 3. — To express sharp disapproval
  4. 4. — To impress deeply with skill or beauty
  5. 5. — Fluent, persuasive, and well-spoken
  6. 6. — A risky or daring journey
  7. 7. — A lucky discovery made by accident
  8. 9. — To lose strength or confidence
  9. 11. — Using dry, mocking humor
  10. 15. — Suitable or appropriate
  11. 16. — Courage and determination
  12. 17. — Able to recover quickly from challenges
  13. 19. — To inquire too closely into someone’s affairs
  14. 20. — Generous and forgiving, especially toward rivals
  15. 22. — A poem expressing deep feeling
  16. 23. — To appear large and threatening
  17. 26. — To change direction suddenly
  18. 28. — Distant or detached in manner