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Across
  1. 5. to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples
  2. 6. to urge or advise to be careful; caution:
  3. 7. to convince or urge someone to do something
  4. 8. to instruct; impart knowledge
  5. 12. Large marsupial
  6. 14. a statement or announcement.
  7. 15. to tell or about in written or spoken words
  8. 17. to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to
Down
  1. 1. to put thought into words
  2. 2. tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
  3. 3. to hold attention; to amuse
  4. 4. Has a trunk
  5. 5. to examine, study, or inquire into systematically
  6. 9. teach; train; educate.
  7. 10. to make understandable or clear
  8. 11. to present reasons for or against a thing
  9. 13. to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in
  10. 16. indicate strong disapproval of;