The Gilder Puzzle
Across
- 2. A sweet, brown treat made from cocoa beans.
- 5. A common fruit, often red or green.
- 6. A marsupial known for hopping and carrying young in a pouch.
- 8. Speaking very softly, almost inaudibly.
- 10. The protective outer layer of a marine mollusk.
- 12. The warm, bright light from the sun.
- 13. Two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling.
- 14. A large landform rising prominently above its surroundings.
- 19. A large, gray mammal with a long trunk.
- 21. A musical instrument with strings, often played with fingers or a pick.
- 22. A colorful insect with delicate, often patterned wings.
Down
- 1. An optical instrument for viewing distant objects.
- 3. Light from the moon, often soft and romantic.
- 4. A flying insect with transparent wings and a long body.
- 7. Valuable items or wealth hidden or buried.
- 9. A writing instrument with a graphite core.
- 11. Explosive devices used for celebration or entertainment.
- 15. A cascade of water flowing over a cliff or rocks.
- 16. A meteorological phenomenon with seven colors.
- 17. A vast body of saltwater covering most of the Earth's surface.
- 18. An exciting and often risky journey or experience.
- 20. A tall tower with a light to guide ships at sea