The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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Across
  1. 1. (adj) expressing contempt or ridicule
  2. 5. (verb) to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
  3. 7. (adj) already decided or settled
  4. 8. (adv) in a pale, weak, or tired manner
  5. 11. (verb) to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
  6. 13. (noun) a way of writing about a flaw or failure in society by inflating it to absurdity
  7. 14. (adj) seeming reasonable or probable
  8. 16. (noun) the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
  9. 17. (adj) distinguishable; perceptible
  10. 20. (noun) system of organization characterized by a hierarchy and lots of paperwork
  11. 23. (noun, plural) a trace, mark, or remnant of something that is no longer present or in existence
  12. 25. (adj) not easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention
Down
  1. 2. (noun) the area near or surrounding a particular place
  2. 3. (noun) a preference or inclination
  3. 4. (adj) making or characterized by a loud and unpleasant noise
  4. 6. (adj) impossible to understand or interpret
  5. 9. (adj) liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
  6. 10. (verb) to gather together and organize
  7. 12. (adj) strong or intoxicating
  8. 15. (adj) of or relating to the daytime; active during the day
  9. 18. (noun) the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
  10. 19. (noun) an alternative road or route
  11. 21. (noun) a room or building with toilets and washing facilities
  12. 22. (adj) having two feet
  13. 24. (verb) to come between so as to hinder or prevent