Across
- 2. A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the end.
- 6. Each of the short curved hairs growing on the edges of the eyelids, serving to protect the eyes from dust.
- 7. A group of five long bones in the foot.
- 8. A fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, nicknamed "Chewie".
- 12. A country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean.
- 13. God of the sky in ancient Greek mythology and considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans.
- 14. An violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang, often associated with football.
- 15. A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.
Down
- 1. A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed.
- 3. Animals that are active during the night and sleep during the day.
- 4. A character created by J. R. R. Tolkien in his Middle-earth writings. She appears in The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales.
- 5. Nervous or timid in the company of other people.
- 7. An organised international body of criminals, operating originally in Sicily and now especially in Italy and the US and having a complex and ruthless behavioural code.
- 9. A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area.
- 10. An animal that feeds on other animals.
- 11. A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one.