Week 29

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Across
  1. 4. to dull, destroy, or detract from the good quality of
  2. 6. swollen with contents
  3. 8. a piece of writing that expresses a personal opinion, often printed opposite the editorial page
  4. 9. to fasten (something, such as a belt or strap) tightly
  5. 10. a slender winding stem by which some plants fasten themselves to a support
Down
  1. 1. to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain
  2. 2. a short piece of writing expressing the author's opinion on a topic (often written by the editor)
  3. 3. a large kettle or boiler
  4. 5. a brownish-gray to dark olive-brown color
  5. 7. a slippery, sticky substance produced by membranes for protection and moisture