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Across 1. a large, long-handled fork for manually lifting and pitching hay, stalks of grain 3. strange, odd, uncommon, unusual 4. to give on condition that it is returned; to borrow for temporary use 5. to frighten or startle so that movement is impossible 7. to form a design or image by cutting into the surface 8. dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness

Down 2. to arouse the interest or curiosity of; to attract 4. the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process so it won’t decay 5. any person living in seclusion; recluse 6. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room