w influenced vowel patterns

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Across
  1. 1. – A small bird or what you do when drinking quickly.
  2. 3. – To clean something with water and soap.
  3. 5. – A small, squiggly creature found in soil or sometimes on hooks.
  4. 9. – A large group of insects, such as bees, moving together.
  5. 11. – The planet Earth or everything that exists.
  6. 13. – A person responsible for enforcing rules, often in a prison.
  7. 14. – Lacking any value or usefulness.
  8. 15. – Deserving recognition or praise.
  9. 16. – The value or importance of something.
Down
  1. 2. – Comfortably hot, like a cozy blanket or a sunny day.
  2. 3. – To move aimlessly without a set destination.
  3. 4. – To trade or exchange one thing for another.
  4. 5. – A unit of language that conveys meaning.
  5. 6. – Organized conflict, often involving weapons and strategy.
  6. 7. – A formal recognition for outstanding achievement.
  7. 8. – A graceful bird often associated with lakes and elegance.
  8. 10. – The opposite of best; the least favorable outcome.
  9. 12. – A prize or recognition for a good deed or achievement.
  10. 15. – A timepiece for your wrist or an activity where you observe closely.
  11. 16. – A conflict between nations or groups.