List #13 crossword puzzle 1/24/25

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Across
  1. 2. not being ruled or controlled by another
  2. 5. a letter that is not a noun (a,e,i,o,u)
  3. 8. ownership or connection
  4. 9. how hot or cold something is
  5. 11. the average temperature of a place over time
  6. 12. a letter/letters at the beginning of a base word
  7. 13. real
  8. 14. introduced
  9. 16. the embankments that were part of the fort's defense
Down
  1. 1. light
  2. 3. have the quality or ability
  3. 4. raised by means of ropes and pulleys
  4. 6. a letter/letters at the end of a base word
  5. 7. wide
  6. 10. an instrument used to measure temperature
  7. 15. rough and sandy