Across
- 5. Using or expressed in more words than are needed (7)
- 8. Stole (typically things of relatively little value) (8)
- 9. To allow or authorize (6)
- 10. In exactly the same words as were used originally (8)
- 11. The highest point; the top or apex (6)
- 13. Situated on the inside (8)
- 14. The action of helping or doing work for someone (7)
- 16. Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something (8)
- 17. A sensation of whirling and loss of balance (7)
Down
- 1. Relating to words or speech (6)
- 2. In a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority (7)
- 3. The decision of a jury in a trial (7)
- 4. To cause to be under water (8)
- 6. In a way that causes anxiety or nervousness (12)
- 7. Gratified or indulged (an immoral or distasteful desire) (8)
- 11. Each of the bones forming the spinal column (8)
- 12. To move out of or away from something and come into view (6)
- 15. A portion of food for one person (7)