Literary Times Issue #29 – Wordsmith

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Across
  1. 2. A collector’s joy by the seashore
  2. 4. Hot spot for a summer roast
  3. 6. The opposite of bats, owls, raccoons, and moths
  4. 7. One’s vehicle for Hanging 10
  5. 8. A noisy insect whose rhythmic buzz forms the soundtrack for many late summer evenings
  6. 9. Network that provides support during a lazy afternoon
  7. 10. Cooling relief if you forgot your 1 down
  8. 12. The primary birthstone for August's feline sign
  9. 15. An extended period of unusually scorching weather typical during mid-summer
  10. 16. Prime locale for ghost stories
Down
  1. 1. A must have when spending time outside in the summer
  2. 3. The longest day of the year
  3. 5. An ancient timekeeping instrument that relies on a shadow cast during the day
  4. 11. A tart & sweet beverage traditionally served ice cold to beat the heat
  5. 13. A famous meteor shower that produces a dazzling night sky display every August
  6. 14. An oasis when lost in the desert, as commonly depicted in media