Across
- 4. (of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
- 6. Each of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.
- 7. The greater number.
- 8. A person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat in a shop.
- 12. A short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity.
- 14. A leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number).
Down
- 1. The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.
- 2. The highest point; the top or apex.
- 3. A nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly colored wings that are covered with microscopic scales. Butterflies are distinguished from moths by having clubbed or dilated antennae, holding their wings erect when at rest, and being active by day.
- 4. A light blow or a jolting collision.
- 5. Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
- 9. The person in command of a ship.
- 10. The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
- 11. Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- 13. An instance of being injured.