Across
- 1. to shorten
- 2. let off the hook
- 4. move faster
- 5. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
- 7. enthusiastic approval
- 9. present in great quantity
- 11. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
- 12. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Down
- 1. shorten
- 3. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
- 4. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
- 6. become less in amount or intensity
- 8. adjust to climate or environment; adapt
- 10. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
- 11. leave someone who needs or counts on you