Across
- 6. growing or spreading in an irregular, untidy way.
- 8. remove by pulling or ripping forcefully.
- 10. a writer of a book, article, or report.
- 13. of an infirm or precarious nature.
- 15. regarded with great respect.
- 16. form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape.
- 18. (of a plant) put forth shoots.
Down
- 1. full of excitement or activity.
- 2. of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.
- 3. (of hair or fur) long, thick, and unkempt.
- 4. a person or company that prepares and issues books, journals, music, or other works for sale.
- 5. (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
- 6. flat, soft, or out of shape as a result of being crushed or squeezed with force.
- 7. jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
- 9. come into or be in full beauty or health; flourish.
- 11. lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one's own interests.
- 12. full of excitement or activity.
- 14. make a light explosive sound.
- 17. characterized by cheerful high spirits.