Why this

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Across
  1. 1. Stop for a very brief time
  2. 4. To stop someone from doing something
  3. 6. Completely differemt. Varun's favorite word
  4. 7. Faithful
  5. 8. Perfect for something
  6. 10. Wetness in the air
  7. 12. Send it in the air like a rocket
  8. 13. Honey is made from this
  9. 14. Edge of a farm or country
  10. 16. Smart or intelligent
  11. 17. Fearless
  12. 18. Not easily available
Down
  1. 2. Very old
  2. 3. The things that you do often
  3. 4. Like an animal who hunts
  4. 5. Go bad like milk
  5. 9. Travel to learn about new places
  6. 11. Not eat or fast
  7. 15. Earth like shape