October 19-23, 2020

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Across
  1. 4. Expressing much in few words, after the manner of the ancient Laconians; sententious; pithy; short; brief: as, a laconic phrase
  2. 5. Resolutely courageous; fearless
  3. 7. To concoct in order to deceive
  4. 8. To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language
  5. 10. Luckless; unfortunate
  6. 12. A reason or excuse given to hide the real reason for something
  7. 13. Quick and skillful in body or mind; deft
  8. 14. To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request
  9. 18. Having or marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
  10. 19. Characterized by, acting with, or suggesting stealth or a desire to avoid discovery; surreptitious
  11. 20. To improve or augment, especially in effectiveness, value, or attractiveness
Down
  1. 1. Of or relating to basic facts or principles; elementary
  2. 2. one who has committed a felony
  3. 3. A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation
  4. 6. An abundance or excess of something
  5. 9. To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis
  6. 11. Full of or characterized by extreme anger; enraged
  7. 15. Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself
  8. 16. On the alert, as for danger or error; watchful
  9. 17. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude