Wordly Wise 5

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Across
  1. 4. a temporary and usually less strong replacement
  2. 6. unwisely bold or daring
  3. 9. running straight up and down; upright
  4. 10. earlier; happening before
  5. 11. to invite others to take part in a contest
  6. 12. the highest part; the top
  7. 13. to block or defeat the plans or efforts
  8. 14. to tempt or attract with the promise of something good
Down
  1. 1. a deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack
  2. 2. the path that must be followed to get to a place
  3. 3. a heavy snowstorm with strong winds
  4. 5. a great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain
  5. 7. one who looks at things in the most positive way; cheerful, hopeful person
  6. 8. to get the better of; to defeat
  7. 13. short and to the point