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Across
  1. 3. to sit on one's heels
  2. 7. using elaborate, fancy, or overly ornate words
  3. 8. an amount of something that can be held in one fist; a small handful.
  4. 10. a soft, thick piece of absorbent material (disposable or reusable) worn by babies
  5. 11. steady persistence in a course of action
  6. 12. the quality of being firm in purpose or belief
  7. 15. the complete range or scope of something (e.g., emotions, colors, possibilities)
  8. 17. to state clearly the meaning of (a word, term, etc.).
  9. 19. to settle comfortably into a warm, safe place.
  10. 22. to make a series of short, sharp knocking sounds
  11. 23. to hold someone or something close in one's arms affectionately.
  12. 24. in a way that expresses ideas or feelings clearly and persuasively
Down
  1. 1. a shop or business that provides a specific service
  2. 2. a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
  3. 4. in a determined and persistent way
  4. 5. a feeling of great surprise or wonder; astonishment.
  5. 6. to shine brightly, especially with a slight wetness
  6. 9. to attract or interest someone greatly
  7. 13. a type of cloth or fabric
  8. 14. (of food or drink) pleasant to taste; tasty.
  9. 16. having great meaning or importance; notable.
  10. 18. to shine with small, bright flashes of light
  11. 20. to make soft, high-pitched sounds expressing pain, fear, unhappiness, or weakness.
  12. 21. a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc.