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Across
  1. 3. a type of tree known for its leaves and sweet sap.
  2. 6. an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit
  3. 7. having a strong, sharp, and unpleasant taste or smell (like smoke or chemicals).
  4. 8. moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid
  5. 10. a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy.
  6. 11. the act of looking at and understanding written words.
  7. 12. involving the possibility of something bad happening
  8. 13. to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from
  9. 14. an individual who is a minor
  10. 15. an entrance or barrier used to open or close a passage.
  11. 16. shaped like a circle or sphere; also can mean a repeated event or a stage in a process.
Down
  1. 1. to a certain degree; it can mean “very” or “rather,” depending on context
  2. 2. a prefix meaning “different” or “other.”
  3. 3. a feminine name often linked to the month of May and the goddess Maia, symbolizing spring, growth, and renewal
  4. 4. something can be eat by humans and animals
  5. 5. a person who receives and entertains guests. But hosting also has an ickier side: In biology, a host is an animal, plant or person that provides a home for another organism — like a parasite. Host also functions as a noun, meaning a multitude, horde, or great number.
  6. 8. propagation of disturbances from place to place in a regular and organized way. Most familiar are surface waves that travel on water, but sound, light, and the motion of subatomic particles all exhibit wavelike properties
  7. 9. a potential source of harm or adverse effect. It refers to anything that can cause injury, damage, or negative consequences.
  8. 11. to wash something quickly with water (often after using soap or shampoo).
  9. 15. Something already stated, assumed, or accepted as true.