Across
- 2. Growing thickly into or resembling a shrub.
- 5. Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk.
- 7. Long or elaborate facial hair on lip.
- 8. Things which are fragile and easily broken.
- 9. Someone who looks after someone else.
- 11. Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- 14. Of the ocean; hard, protective outer case.
- 16. To be filled with a deep, full sound; reverberating.
- 18. A mature or venerable person of sound judgement.
- 19. Ferroequinologist; buff or enthusiast.
- 22. Characterized by feeling of sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
- 24. The ability to make good judgements.
- 26. Opposite of conservative; young liberal.
- 27. Relating to trade or commerce; general store.
- 29. Opposed to new technology or ways of working.
- 31. Extremely amusing.
- 34. Charming and attractive.
- 36. Articulating bone in back of skull with a hole through which the brain stem passes.
- 41. Showing curiosity or concern about something.
- 42. Giving someone positive or creative feelings.
- 43. A work in progress.
- 45. A person who is able, through supernatural insight to see what the future holds.
- 47. well-meaning and kindly.
- 48. Inspiring great affection; delightful.
- 49. Metal container used to hold combustible waste.
- 52. Relating to the study of knowledge, reality and existence.
- 53. Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
- 54. Illogical "fit."
- 55. Characterized by spontaneous performance, especially in music, drama or real life.
Down
- 1. Uncle John's word for putty, paste or glue.
- 3. Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
- 4. Therapy in garage.
- 6. Gidget, Zoe, Roland, Clem, etc.
- 10. Very loving or loyal.
- 12. Quick to understand, learn and devise ideas.
- 13. Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
- 15. Causing lighthearted laughter and amusement.
- 17. Distasteful campaign slogan.
- 20. Fun, abbr.
- 21. Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
- 23. Nora's _______.
- 25. Characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
- 28. Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
- 30. Having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- 32. Sold mineral material forming part of the earth's surface.
- 33. Denoting a rough, slapstick comic performance.
- 35. A very intelligent person.
- 37. Standing order at high noon at Point of Rocks cafe; a cold, frothy drink.
- 38. Providing encouragement or emotional help.
- 39. Well-balanced and sensible.
- 40. Remaining loyal and steadfast.
- 44. Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
- 46. A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.
- 50. Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow and blue.
- 51. A relationship between people based on shared feelings, interests or experiences.