Across
- 3. Block or deflect an attack
- 5. Make weaker
- 9. Coming together
- 10. Unskilled writer
- 12. Set apart from others
- 14. To let in; allow entry
- 16. Sadly longing
- 18. Small-town minded
- 20. Shut away or secluded
Down
- 1. Odd, unpredictable idea
- 2. Boldly daring
- 4. Calm and peaceful
- 6. Call to mind
- 7. Reddish-brown color
- 8. Extremely stingy
- 11. Quick-changing in mood
- 13. Shimmery and see-through
- 15. Prevent from happening
- 17. Habitually untruthful
- 19. Proper; fitting