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Across
  1. 5. The cold weather made my fingers ____ with discomfort.
  2. 7. The cat had to ____ low so it would not be seen.
  3. 8. It would be ____ to wear a winter coat on such a hot day.
  4. 9. Young children often ____ their favourite toys and refuse to share them.
  5. 12. We felt great ____ for the family after hearing about their loss.
  6. 13. The condition of the abandoned house was absolutely ____.
  7. 15. Grandma noticed a new ____ on her forehead.
  8. 16. The poor animal looked ____ after being left outside in the rain.
  9. 17. The two teams ____ fiercely for the championship.
  10. 19. After the long race, the thirsty runner began to ____ his water.
  11. 21. The campers used dry wood to ____ the fire.
  12. 22. I ____ my friend because she has a beautiful new bicycle.
  13. 23. His ____ gold watch was designed to attract attention.
Down
  1. 1. The shop is closed today, ____ because it is a public holiday.
  2. 2. The horror movie contained some ____ scenes that made me feel sick.
  3. 3. The pest control company was hired to ____ the rats.
  4. 4. I ____ going into the haunted house because I knew it would be frightening.
  5. 6. We made an ____ to meet at the library after school.
  6. 10. The leaves will ____ if they are not given enough water.
  7. 11. The monster had a ____ face that frightened everyone.
  8. 14. It was a great ____ to meet such a kind person.
  9. 18. The bright lights created a ____ display across the stage.
  10. 20. The dirty water flowed through the underground ____.
  11. 21. The computer's response was almost ____ after I clicked the button.