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2. Something that has happened before a certain time. (7 letters)
6. Stop or take something before it reaches its destination. (9 letters)
8. In addition, or to an excessive degree. (3 letters)
11. A collection of people or things. (5 letters)
13. A solid substance with atoms arranged in a repeating pattern. (7 letters)
14. A playful primate. (6 letters)
15. An open area of land. (5 letters)
16. Apply pressure to something. (5 letters)
17. To come into contact with something. (5 letters)

1. An act of entering a place by force, often used in military contexts. (8 letters)
3. Expressing a choice between alternatives. (7 letters)
4. A farewell remark or the act of advancing to the next round in a competition without playing. (3 letters)
5. Engage in communication or action with someone or something. (8 letters)
7. Contraction of "they are." (5 letters)
9. A tool used to unlock or open something. (3 letters)
10. A sharp pain caused by an insect. (5 letters)
11. A sticky substance used to bond materials together. (4 letters)
12. Ownership or control over something. (10 letters)