Play it like a game

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Across
  1. 3. to escape
  2. 4. to rule as a queen or king
  3. 5. to do something badly or without skill; to mess something up
  4. 6. to create or write
  5. 8. to hold onto; to keep possession of
  6. 9. to show clearly; to put on display
Down
  1. 1. to put forth effort
  2. 2. to argue, discuss or participate in a formal debate
  3. 4. to make less worried or fearful; comfort
  4. 7. concerned with the practical or things that will really happen; resembling real life