Across
- 2. Celebrations or events of joy and triumph, especially in a religious or cultural context
- 5. A polygon with seven sides
- 7. Commonly used in life science
- 10. A boil
- 11. type of acid that plays a role in plant growth regulation
- 13. A shield or protection, often associated with mythology. It’s a Greek word that doesn’t show up much in regular conversation
- 14. Choked or strangled with a cord or wire, often used in the context of crime
Down
- 1. A flighty or frivolous person, often used humorously
- 3. Electroencephalogram, which measures electrical activity in the brain. This is a tough one due to its brevity and scientific nature
- 4. A tiny human or humanoid figure, often used in folklore or alchemy
- 6. A system of government ruled by women or a female-dominated society
- 7. To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand
- 8. Foolish or senseless talk, ideas, or behavior
- 9. Kid from Akron
- 12. Looking or sounding sad, mournful, or dismal