Across
- 1. A formation of soldiers or a closely-knit group. (7 letters, across)
- 4. A military attack or a sudden assault. (6 letters, across)
- 5. To offer or present something formally, such as an offer or payment. (6 letters, down)
- 8. A display or arrangement of things in a particular order. (5 letters, across)
- 9. A place where historical records and documents are stored. (8 letters, across)
- 12. Hateful or extremely unpleasant. (6 letters, across)
- 16. To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly. (11 letters, across)
- 17. Torn between two choices, a feeling of mixed emotions. (10 letters, across)
- 20. The main impact or force of an attack or impact. (5 letters, down)
- 21. To speed up or hasten a process or action. (8 letters, down)
- 23. To insert or place something between other things. (9 letters, down)
- 24. A question or inquiry seeking information. (5 letters, across)
Down
- 2. Shockingly evil or wicked. (7 letters, down)
- 3. To thwart or hinder someone's efforts or plans. (9 letters, across)
- 6. To express disapproval or criticism. (8 letters, down)
- 7. Bitterness or resentment, often from a perceived insult. (4 letters, down)
- 9. To attack vigorously or violently. (6 letters, across)
- 10. To abstain from or give up on something. (5 letters, down)
- 11. To calm or pacify someone's anger or concerns. (6 letters, down)
- 13. Relating to worldly or non-religious matters. (7 letters, across)
- 14. To voluntarily give up a right or claim. (5 letters, down)
- 15. An exclusive right to an invention or product. (6 letters, across)
- 18. A mass departure or emigration of a group of people. (6 letters, down)
- 19. A ruler with absolute power and authority. (8 letters, down)
- 22. To surrender or give up control of something. (4 letters, down)