Across
- 8. City known for its Big Ben, the Thames, and a royal residence
- 9. 1990s TV show where a young woman battles demons while navigating high school and later adulthood
- 12. colour chosen for Shambala 2025
- 13. Off-road cycling pursuit requiring both endurance and technical skill
- 14. Indoor greenery, often requiring a delicate balance of sunlight and water
- 16. Activity involving scaling natural or artificial rock formations
Down
- 1. Dairy product made by curdling milk
- 2. Author of "Dune," a seminal work of science fiction set on a desert planet
- 3. Mammal known for its burrowing habits, often seen in woodland or grassland
- 4. Riding the waves, often a metaphor for navigating life's challenges
- 5. Theatrical production featuring singing, dancing, and dialogue
- 6. Searching for wild food, from berries to mushrooms, in natural environments
- 7. A climbing discipline focused on short, intense ascents, often without ropes
- 10. Endurance sport requiring a bicycle and trails
- 11. Literature genre that explores speculative concepts like time travel, futuristic technology, and extraterrestrial life
- 15. The vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere