Across
- 2. A cat-sized American mammal of the weasel family, with distinctive black-and-white striped fur. When threatened it squirts a fine spray of foul-smelling irritant liquid.
- 3. The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
- 7. To plunge head first into water with one's arms raised over one's head.
- 8. Not Google.
- 9. The first man according to the bible.
- 16. A tall North American plant of the daisy family, with very large golden-rayed flowers.
- 17. A small patch of light brown colour on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun.
- 19. The captain of a ship or boat, especially a small trading or fishing vessel.
- 20. A comfortably equipped single-decker bus used for longer journeys. Someone whose job is to train and organise a sports team.
- 22. A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.
- 23. A sweet soft red fruit with a seed-studded surface.
- 26. A hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and tied at the back of the head so as to hang down.
- 27. German car manufacturer with a blue and white logo.
- 29. The land of the rising sun.
- 30. A style of Japanese film and television animation.
Down
- 1. A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.
- 2. The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal.
- 3. An Irish dry stout that originated in Dublin, Ireland.
- 4. A constrictor snake native to America, Africa, Asia, and some Pacific islands.
- 5. Idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.
- 6. A male goose or a quick glance.
- 10. An Italian plumber.
- 11. A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.
- 12. A cylinder or block of wax with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns.
- 13. An unmanned aerial vehicle.
- 14. a metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.
- 15. An animal that feeds on other animals.
- 16. A type of bird and also the surname of a famous fictional pirate.
- 18. A hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of Mars.
- 19. An Australian city best known for its Opera House.
- 21. The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
- 24. A rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping.
- 25. A mobile app that allows users to send and receive "self-destructing" photos and videos.
- 28. Strands or locks of hair that fall over the scalp's front hairline to cover the forehead.
- 29. A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.