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Across 3. to hit or cut with a hard noisy blow 7. to stop or pause because of uncertainty or indecision 8. to make a long sharp sound like that of the speech sound /s/ or that made by an alarmed animal, usually a sign of disapproval 11. a low, faint, and continuous sound 12. to cause to sleep or rest 13. a feeling caused by something extraordinary, mysterious, or new to one's experiences 14. the average length of time between the birth of parents and that of their children

Down 1. to cut by striking especially over and over with something sharp 2. to run lightly and usually playfully about 4. to go or walk with a sliding motion 5. to gaze with great joy, admiration or relish 6. the action or process of clearing an area of forests 8. to make a low, continuous, dull sound 9. to utter a harsh short scream 10. to walk heavily or slowly