Puzzle 142

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Across
  1. 3. A precious yellow metal used for jewelry and currency
  2. 8. A sculpture of a person's head and shoulders
  3. 9. A vegetable with a strong flavor and smell
  4. 10. An examination to assess knowledge or ability
  5. 11. Promises or commitments, often made during a ceremony
  6. 12. A fast aircraft powered by jet engines
  7. 13. To speak very softly
  8. 14. Living organisms that typically grow in soil and use sunlight
  9. 17. A duplicate clue; precious yellow metal used in jewelry
  10. 18. A plant that rolls with the wind in arid regions
Down
  1. 1. The process of moving or being moved
  2. 2. An exciting or unusual experience
  3. 4. A tool for pruning plants
  4. 5. A cooked sausage in a sliced bun
  5. 6. A landlocked country in Southeast Asia
  6. 7. Slightly wet or damp
  7. 8. A male bovine animal
  8. 12. A holy city in the Middle East
  9. 15. A tool used to remove unwanted plants
  10. 16. A sweet baked dessert