Across
- 2. – The process of converting sugars into alcohol or acid, typically by microorganisms, used in food preservation.
- 4. – Larvae of flies, typically found in decaying matter.
- 7. – Small, pointed sticks used for picking food out from between teeth.
- 8. – Cooked in hot oil or fat.
- 11. – Lacking strong flavor or taste; dull.
- 12. – The immature form of an insect that hatches from an egg and looks different from the adult form.
- 15. – The process by which organic substances break down into simpler forms, often associated with decay.
- 17. – Strange or unusual, often in an unsettling way.
- 18. of – A large or sufficient amount of something.
- 19. – Round, flat discs that create a vacuum to hold onto surfaces, often used by certain animals like octopuses.
- 20. – To move with a twisting or squirming motion.
- 22. – Long, flexible appendages found on some animals, like octopuses or squids, used for grasping or sensing.
Down
- 1. – Insects related to grasshoppers, known for their chirping sound.
- 3. – Long, soft-bodied creatures, often found in soil, that crawl and wriggle.
- 5. – A hot cereal made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
- 6. – Cooked by immersing in hot water or liquid.
- 9. – A rare or special food considered highly enjoyable, often expensive.
- 10. – Small insects known for their long legs and ability to jump, often found in grassy areas.
- 13. – Food or material that has not been cooked or processed.
- 14. – A frightening or distressing dream.
- 16. – Allowing light to pass through but not clear enough to see through completely.
- 21. – A small, winged insect known for its ability to hover and fly short distances.
