The Code

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Across
  1. 1. Small objects used in games of chance (4 letters)
  2. 4. The amount of money required for something (5 letters)
  3. 5. An intense storm (7 letters)
  4. 6. period of time (6 letters)
  5. 7. Area beyond Earth (5 letters)
Down
  1. 1. roll or use in a game (4 letters)
  2. 2. A person with rights in a country (8 letters)
  3. 3. Royal title (6 letters)
  4. 5. Entertainment with acrobats and animals (6 letters)
  5. 8. Writing instrument (6 letters)