Across
- 2. Falcon with a dark brown back and buff cap, found in south-eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (6)
- 3. Of skin or pastry (5)
- 6. Person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone (10)
- 7. Novice (4)
- 8. Process of coming into existence or prominence (9)
- 10. Verb that doesn’t take a direct object (12)
Down
- 1. (informal) Eccentric or foolish person (8)
- 4. List of sports players available for a given game (6)
- 5. Animating or vital unifying force (9)
- 9. Administrator of an opera house or theatre (9)