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Across
  1. 4. A slender, high-heeled shoe often associated with fashion and power; also, a small sharp dagger.
  2. 10. A place where the dead are buried; often used metaphorically to represent finality, secrecy, or the weight of truth.
  3. 11. Completely absurd or contrary to reason or common sense.
  4. 12. An intense fear of being buried alive.
  5. 13. Easily influenced or swayed by the opinions or actions of others.
  6. 15. A tool with a broad blade and handle, used for digging; also, a symbol of uncovering hidden things.
  7. 16. A small opening in a door allowing someone to see who is on the other side.
  8. 17. The raised edge of a street or sidewalk; also, a boundary where movement or behavior is restrained.
Down
  1. 1. A person who helps another commit a crime or misdeed; often the one with the car keys or the plan.
  2. 2. To snack or eat, especially casually or frequently.
  3. 3. A field where pumpkins are grown; commonly visited for seasonal fun, family photos, or dramatic turning points in stories.
  4. 5. Extremely angry; enraged to the point of shaking or speechlessness.
  5. 6. An arrangement where a group shares a vehicle to commute together; a space filled with awkward silences or unexpected conversations.
  6. 7. A short, motivating speech designed to boost confidence, especially before a challenge or performance.
  7. 8. Sexual activity with a person below the legal age of consent, regardless of perceived willingness; a serious legal offense, ... Rape.
  8. 9. A second-year student in high school or college; caught somewhere between confidence and cluelessness.
  9. 11. A person who is rejected or excluded by society or a social group.
  10. 14. A course that students choose to take, not required; often chosen with hope and dropped with regret.
  11. 15. A person who annoyingly displays cleverness or sarcastic wit, often when it’s not welcome.