Across
- 5. Close in proximity.
- 7. Extremely intense or harsh.
- 8. Lock in place for safety.
- 10. A strong desire or longing.
- 12. A type of green-flavored gum.
- 13. Provide financial protection.
- 15. Tired and in need of rest.
- 17. Stick to or follow closely.
- 21. A natural disaster with ground-shaking.
Down
- 1. Genuine and heartfelt.
- 2. To become visible or show up.
- 3. Persist through hardship or pain.
- 4. Dull and depressing, lacking cheer.
- 6. A person acquiring new knowledge.
- 9. A tiny, glistening liquid from sadness.
- 11. Practice before a performance.
- 14. Showing sincere and serious intent.
- 16. Fully developed, like a ripe fruit.
- 18. Almost, but not quite.
- 19. Full of happiness and optimism.
- 20. The opposite of "late."