October 2024

3. Something regarded as a protective or defensive covering
6. Courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man)
9. By, of, for, or in itself or oneself; intrinsically
10. Social relations between individuals, based on close personal and family ties; community
12. An abnormal or extreme fear of Halloween
13. Equal citizenship rights, and mutual political rights, across different communities
14. Having failed, missed, or fallen short
17. To move or proceed in a leisurely way
18. To repeat (a word, phrase, mannerism, etc.) excessively
20. Someone who is opposed or resistant to new technological change
21. To consider or include something as part of a more comprehensive one
22. A large waterfall; a sudden rush of water; a downpour

1. A word of unknown significance found on charms, especially amulets, of the late Greco-Roman world
2. An informal article or talk, typically on a literary subject
4. (Adjective) Crescent-shaped
5. An ancient Peruvian device used for recording events and accounts
7. A mark placed over a vowel to indicate that it is separate syllable
8. A heaping up; accumulation
11. When one is in a funk due to lack of coffee
15. A sneeze
16. (Adjective) Slow in action; slow-moving
19. An exaggerated prancing, bouncing movement or manner of moving
23. With careful and consistent effort diligently