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Across
  1. 3. Sharp talons that tear and scratch
  2. 5. Looped rope with grim use
  3. 7. Sudden ghostly appearance
  4. 8. To scare someone suddenly
  5. 9. To cast a controlling spell
Down
  1. 1. Evil supernatural being
  2. 2. Magic spell with harmful intent
  3. 3. Mysterious creature not proven to exist
  4. 4. Ghostly image of the deceased
  5. 6. Final resting place underground