Common Denominator: Colour Edition

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Across
  1. 2. Term used to describe a person with auburn/red hair
  2. 4. Children's book series about the adventures of Elizabeth and her dog; Titled : "___ the Big Red Dog"
  3. 7. Spice made from dried and ground bell peppers
  4. 9. Common colour throughout the crossword
  5. 10. Gemstone associated with love
  6. 11. Vegetable used in salads, and is important in Borscht soup
  7. 12. Country whose flag is red, with a yellow star in the top-left corner
Down
  1. 1. 2nd most planted grape variety in the world, used to make a variety of wines
  2. 3. Flower used to remember soldiers that died in WW1;
  3. 5. Superhero whose abilities give him superhuman speed
  4. 6. Holiday associated with February 14th; "Will you be my __"
  5. 8. Antagonist in 'Alice in Wonderland', Also found in a deck of cards; "Queen of ___"