Across
- 2. A synonym for "beginning" (7 letters)
- 4. A large body of water surrounded by land (4 letters)
- 7. An instrument with six strings, often played in country music (5 letters)
- 8. A small insect that often bites and causes itching (4 letters)
- 11. A synonym for "victory" (7 letters)
- 13. A synonym for "joyful" (5 letters)
Down
- 1. A tropical fruit with a tough outer rind and juicy, red pulp (7 letters)
- 3. To make something clear or easier to understand (8 letters)
- 5. The highest mountain in the world (6 letters)
- 6. The opposite of "dark" (5 letters)
- 9. A place where books are kept and can be borrowed (9 letters)
- 10. A type of footwear worn for sports or casual activities (5 letters)
- 12. A small, sweet, red fruit often used in desserts (6 letters)