Across
- 1. Excessively quaint or sentimental (4)
- 2. Polysyllabic or long (14)
- 7. (Archaic) fragrant or sweet smelling (8)
- 8. To offer as a sacrifice (8)
- 9. An unprincipled person (9)
- 13. Reckless or rash (11)
- 17. A whispering or rustling (8)
- 19. Deprive of freedom of action (7)
- 21. Affected and overly refined (6)
- 23. Cheerful and full of energy (9)
- 25. An artistic assistant in dictation (10)
- 26. A boxer (8)
- 27. without a plan or purpose, randomly (9)
Down
- 1. A ringing or tinkling sound (16)
- 3. Wild, frenzied (10)
- 4. An early type of photograph (13)
- 5. Showing a tendency to be easily angered (9)
- 6. Madman (9)
- 10. having a limited or narrow outlook (9)
- 11. Quick to argue or fight (9)
- 12. Something or someone vehemently disliked (8)
- 14. Given to begging (9)
- 15. Reprimand severely (9)
- 16. An inclination not strong enough to lead to action (8)
- 18. A nickname (9)
- 20. A strict or belligerent old woman (8)
- 22. To attach or ridicule publicly (7)
- 24. Foul smelling (particularly of a gas)(8)