Across
- 4. a fossil marine reptile resembling a dolphin
- 8. move or fall downwards
- 10. to make large twisting movements with the body in pain
- 12. extreme mental or physical suffering
- 13. very large in size quantity or extent
- 15. no longer in existence
- 16. a genus of marine reptiles
- 17. old methods or systems
- 18. without a break
- 19. preserved to become a fossil
- 21. a small toothed whale with a low triangular fin and a blunt snout
- 23. jump or dive quickly and energetically
- 24. an upright pillar
Down
- 1. extremely ugly
- 2. capable of bending easily without breaking
- 3. in such a manner as to cause death
- 5. a large snake, a sly or treacherous person
- 6. the metal covering formerly worn to protect the body in battle
- 7. willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas or experiences
- 9. extremely large or great in scale or degree
- 11. causing great horror or fear
- 14. an expert in or student of natural history
- 17. remarkably or impressively great in extent, size or degree
- 20. very great in amount, scale or intensity
- 22. encased or covered in a case or close-fitting surround