Across
- 2. – Sleeping for long periods, like some animals do in winter (11)
- 5. – Part of a saddle where a rider places their feet (7)
- 9. – Highly valued or treasured (6)
- 10. – Extremely large or gigantic (8)
- 13. – Lived or resided (5)
- 16. – Complete disappearance of a species (10)
- 17. – Listening carefully or attentively (10)
- 19. – Tough and flexible, like old skin or worn hide (8)
- 21. – Awakened or stirred into action (6)
- 23. – To take something in, especially by eating or drinking (6)
Down
- 1. – Dangerous to touch or eat; can cause harm (9)
- 3. – A small tower, often seen on castles (6)
- 4. – Changed to suit a new environment or situation (7)
- 6. – Crowding or gathering in large numbers (9)
- 7. – Moving slowly, often carried by air or water (8)
- 8. – Extremely loud and powerful, like a storm (10)
- 11. – Struck with a heavy blow, as in old tales (5)
- 12. – Covered in leafy green plants often found in damp forests (5)
- 14. – Saw briefly or partially (8)
- 15. – To control or make use of something powerful (7)
- 18. – Very unusual or remarkable (13)
- 20. – Completely confused or puzzled (9)
- 22. – Imaginary or legendary, often from old stories (8)