Across
- 8. The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet; A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
- 11. To make or become longer.
- 12. A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
- 13. An instrument used for cutting cloth, paper, and other thin materials.
- 14. A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube used to control a jet of gas or liquid.
- 15. The elected executive head of a state of the United States.
- 16. Relating to the whole world; Worldwide.
- 17. A crisp biscuit baked in the form of a knot or stick and flavored with salt.
- 18. A large natural elevation of the Earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; A large steep hill.
- 19. A light shoe with either an openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the foot.
- 20. Made wholly or partly of wool; an article of clothing made of wool.
- 21. To be concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
- 23. To laugh quietly or inwardly; A quiet suppressed laugh.
Down
- 1. A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops around them.
- 2. A strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
- 3. The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team.
- 4. A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned.
- 5. A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument.
- 6. To be filled with wonder or astonishment; A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.
- 7. A measure of capacity equal to 64 US pints, used for dry goods.
- 9. A large fish-eating wading bird with long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long pointed bill.
- 10. To make someone afraid or anxious.
- 13. A large edible fish that is a popular game fish, much prized for its pink flesh.
- 19. A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.
- 22. To give one’s attention to a sound.
