Across
- 6. excel, outshine, exceed
- 10. start, beginning, launch
- 11. repudiate,retract, break
- 12. backbone,support, structure
Down
- 1. force, inflict, press
- 2. essential, crucial, necessary
- 3. begin, originate, form
- 4. groundless, baseless, unsupported
- 5. relevant, suitable, fitting
- 7. caution, care, alertness
- 8. guarantee, warrant, certify
- 9. controversial,debatable,disputable