8 word crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 6. part of a larger continent
  2. 8. contest for a prize
Down
  1. 1. smaller group of larger group
  2. 2. can be a dog or cat or other animal
  3. 3. cost is paid by someone else
  4. 4. writing of what is being said during movies/tv
  5. 5. form of government
  6. 7. group of people that have a task to do