Across
- 3. Relating to a period of history involving regional rule by a foreign power
- 6. Showing a readiness to give more of something than is expected
- 9. A beloved female family matriarch two generations back
- 12. Good at finding clever ways to overcome difficulties
- 13. Providing reassurance, motivation, or creative encouragement
- 16. The vibrant nation known as the "Rainbow Nation"
- 17. The former colonial name of Zimbabwe
Down
- 1. Iconic British Prime Minister Margaret, or a roofer using straw
- 2. A person who loves or designs crossword puzzles
- 4. Deeply loved, cherished, and highly respected
- 5. Shockingly good, dramatic, or spectacular
- 7. A small British coin; or a common female shorthand name
- 8. Being the only one of its kind; completely original
- 10. Mindful of results and utility rather than unguided theories
- 11. A long-handled brush used for sweeping floors
- 14. Agatha Christie's famous, brilliant Belgian detective
- 15. South Africa's largest city, often linked to gold mining