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Across
  1. 4. One could scarcely fathom the profundity of human consciousness without first contemplating the metaphysical implications of existence itself.
  2. 5. She stood at the edge of everything she knew, her heart beating like thunder in her chest.
  3. 6. If we act now to conserve water, we can secure a cleaner, safer future for generations to come.
  4. 8. I’m tired of excuses—someone needs to take responsibility for this mess.
  5. 11. Every creak of the floorboards made my heart pound faster in the dark hallway.
  6. 12. The sun spilled gold over the rooftops, and everything felt possible again.
  7. 13. He finally won the “Employee of the Month” award—on the day he quit.
  8. 14. The river whispered secrets to the moon as the night folded itself into silver quiet.
Down
  1. 1. The air shimmered with laughter as the carnival lights blinked against the twilight sky.
  2. 2. I still wait for the sound of your footsteps on the porch, even though I know they’ll never come.
  3. 3. Oh great, another meeting that could’ve been an email—my favorite!
  4. 7. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy for growth.
  5. 9. Looking back, I realize that every mistake was really just a lesson wearing a disguise.
  6. 10. The success of any community depends on the integrity and compassion of its members. We will be that community.