The Book of the Dead

5. A type of tropical plant with long, narrow leaves and a trunk or stem.
6. A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
7. Containing menthol, which gives a cooling sensation and is often used in cigarettes or cough drops.
9. In broadcasting, carried by individual television stations rather than broadcast on a network.
11. An insect known for its distinctive posture with its forelegs folded, resembling a prayer position.
13. To be captivated or hypnotized; completely fascinated.
14. The state of having a healthy mind and being able to make rational decisions.
16. Tropical fig trees with large, spreading roots.
18. Characterized by short, sharp, distinct sounds.
19. Impulsively or in an unplanned way.
21. Completely destroyed or wiped out; eliminated.

1. A plant with leaves used in salads or cooking, having a light reddish-brown color.
2. A short, commonly known saying that expresses a truth or piece of advice.
3. Figures buried with ancient Egyptian mummies meant to represent servants in the afterlife.
4. Large insects known for their distinctive and loud noise, especially during the summer.
8. Something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality.
10. Curved or shaped like an arch.
12. A tropical plant used in cooking and herbal medicine, known for its lemon-like flavor.
14. The condition of being senile, which involves showing signs of old age or mental deterioration.
15. Creole for "conch," a type of shellfish.
17. In a manner that is impressive or grand.
20. A fraudulent scheme or trick intended to deceive.