Across
- 5. Betrayal among neighbors leaving deep scars in the community
- 7. A friendly gathering where secrets might slip out
- 9. A wholesome event providing perfect cover for a suspect
- 13. A desperate notice pinned up around the town
- 16. A dusty structure that may hide contraband or dark secrets
- 17. A mysterious newcomer who draws immediate suspicion
- 18. A deliberate attempt to conceal wrongdoing in the community
- 19. A close group of townsfolk who know everyone’s business
- 20. Longstanding rivalry passed down through generations
Down
- 1. A public forum to discuss local disputes and tensions
- 2. Locals keeping a constant eye out for suspicious behavior
- 3. A law enforcer exploiting authority for personal gain
- 4. Morning chatter at the diner fueling speculation
- 6. Rumors and whispers spreading quickly through the populace
- 8. Serene landscape masking hidden transgressions
- 10. Rapid circulation of speculation among curious locals
- 11. Residents taking justice into their own hands
- 12. Volunteer residents keeping tabs on any odd happenings
- 14. A vacant property ripe for clandestine activities
- 15. The central thoroughfare where everyone can see everything