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Across
  1. 4. The ship was given the ________ to sail freely in these waters.
  2. 5. They threw a ________ feast for the returning hero.
  3. 6. here are the answers followed by their clues, one pair per line:
  4. 9. His lie was so ________ that everyone knew he wasn't telling the truth.
  5. 11. I am ________ to chocolate cake; it's my favorite.
  6. 13. He likes to ____ his options before making a choice.
  7. 14. "Please, I ________ you, help me!" she cried.
  8. 16. The ________ queen looked down on her subjects.
Down
  1. 1. Don't ________ the dog by teasing it with the toy.
  2. 2. She lived in a tiny, rundown ________ near the river.
  3. 3. You need to ________ the weeds from the garden.
  4. 7. We need ________ food and water for our camping trip.
  5. 8. To be ________, I don't think that's a good idea.
  6. 10. Many children ________ to be firefighters when they grow up.
  7. 12. A short nap can offer a welcome ________ from a busy day.
  8. 15. He bought the silly hat on a ________, just for fun.