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Across
  1. 2. Any of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel.
  2. 4. The release of an arrow.
  3. 5. Unstable; easily rocked.
  4. 6. A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
  5. 8. A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
Down
  1. 1. To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
  2. 2. Ability to do or undergo something.
  3. 3. A quantity or volume.
  4. 7. A symbol in an alphabet.