A Crossword Puzzle for Hatching Magic, by Ann Downer

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Across
  1. 1. House for pigeons
  2. 4. Someone who held a job before the current holder
  3. 6. Fire-breathing she monster in Greek Mythology, made up of parts of several different animals
  4. 9. A particular way of speaking
  5. 11. A female spirit in Gaelic folklore whose wailing warns that a family member will soon die
  6. 13. Protective barrier
  7. 14. A type of shoe with a jute sole
  8. 15. A room for sleeping
  9. 17. Lacking understanding
  10. 20. A garment of southern Asian women
  11. 22. Heavy or rotund
  12. 23. An animal that is 12 months old
Down
  1. 2. A legendary serpent with a deadly glance
  2. 3. A vine with purple and red flowers
  3. 5. One of 3 legendary winged sisters in Greek mythology who had snakes for hair
  4. 7. Rich silk fabric
  5. 8. To strive for superiority
  6. 10. A fire-breathing dragon
  7. 12. A small bag with a shoulder strap
  8. 16. Taking a short rest
  9. 18. Headdress worn chiefly in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean or southern Asia
  10. 19. A sheet of writing paper measuring about 13 by 16 inches
  11. 21. Type of yarn with protruding pile