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Across 3. an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct 5. acclaim or praise 8. an overabundance; excess 11. relating to laughter; laughable 12. disrespect 16. harsh in tone; bitterly critical 17. to include or consist of; contain 20. a list or collection of items 21. mutually destructive 23. to alienate 24. to frustrate; confuse 25. effective; producing the desired outcome 26. alarming dismay or concern 27. of questionable authenticity, but widely believed 28. harmless 29. marked by luxury or pleasure

Down 1. rotten and foul smelling 2. to regard with respect, awe, or adoration 4. of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent 6. submissive; slavish 7. a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence 9. a preliminary statement; an introduction 10. to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity 13. a release of emotional tension 14. a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently 15. to make amends for 18. incompatible; unsuitable for the situation 19. pertaining to extraordinary and vivid recall 20. pertaining to twilight 22. to pass off as genuine or valuable