May 2025

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Across
  1. 4. (U.S.) A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises
  2. 5. Old-fashioned in attitude or style
  3. 8. A novel in which real people or events appear with invented names
  4. 10. Hiccups
  5. 11. Before the present time, formerly
  6. 12. A rapid, whirling southern Italian dance
  7. 13. A handleless, ornamental holder for a coffee cup
  8. 15. (Humorous) Avoiding one's duties and responsibilities by claiming to have appointments to see a fictitious person
  9. 16. Resembling a monster
  10. 17. A small group with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
  11. 18. A seat or platform placed on the back of an elephant
  12. 19. A detailed discussion of a particular point in a book, usually in an appendix
Down
  1. 1. Roving or wondering
  2. 2. A wreath or garland of flowers worn on the head
  3. 3. A fingerprint
  4. 5. A group moving together
  5. 6. A longing or yearning
  6. 7. Of or relating to a yellow or yellowish color
  7. 9. Of or relating to the making of myths
  8. 14. Unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract