The challenge

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Across
  1. 3. /attractive in a pretty or endearing way.
  2. 6. / crowd together; nestle closely.
  3. 8. / a large or dense group of flying insects.
  4. 9. /a small fur-covered animal, typically a rodent.
  5. 10. / connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
  6. 12. /eat or drink (something) greedily.
  7. 13. /take small bites out of.
  8. 14. / succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
Down
  1. 1. / a situation of hurried and confused movement.
  2. 2. /a prayer asking for divine favour and protection.
  3. 4. / say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
  4. 5. /a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this.
  5. 7. an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
  6. 10. / throw in various random directions.
  7. 11. / suggesting something supernatural; unearthly.