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  1. 8. City known for its Big Ben, the Thames, and a royal residence
  2. 9. 1990s TV show where a young woman battles demons while navigating high school and later adulthood
  3. 12. colour chosen for Shambala 2025
  4. 13. Off-road cycling pursuit requiring both endurance and technical skill
  5. 14. Indoor greenery, often requiring a delicate balance of sunlight and water
  6. 16. Activity involving scaling natural or artificial rock formations
Down
  1. 1. Dairy product made by curdling milk
  2. 2. Author of "Dune," a seminal work of science fiction set on a desert planet
  3. 3. Mammal known for its burrowing habits, often seen in woodland or grassland
  4. 4. Riding the waves, often a metaphor for navigating life's challenges
  5. 5. Theatrical production featuring singing, dancing, and dialogue
  6. 6. Searching for wild food, from berries to mushrooms, in natural environments
  7. 7. A climbing discipline focused on short, intense ascents, often without ropes
  8. 10. Endurance sport requiring a bicycle and trails
  9. 11. Literature genre that explores speculative concepts like time travel, futuristic technology, and extraterrestrial life
  10. 15. The vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere