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Across
  1. 1. to make something less severe, harmful, or painful
  2. 4. causing strong public disagreement or argument
  3. 7. the gradual wearing down or weakening of something over time; or a gradual reduction in staff/numbers
  4. 8. anxiety or fear about something that may happen; or the act of catching/arresting someone
  5. 9. needing a lot of effort and energy; very difficult and tiring
  6. 10. able to be touched or felt; clear and real enough to be noticed
  7. 12. belonging naturally to something; essential and built-in
Down
  1. 2. apart; into separate pieces; divided
  2. 3. common and widespread in a particular place or at a particular time
  3. 5. sharp and bitter in taste; or severe and critical in manner; also a substance that tightens skin/tissue
  4. 6. bold and daring, sometimes shockingly so; willing to take risks
  5. 11. lack of fairness; injustice