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Across 4. (n) the petrified remains or traces of an animal or plant 8. (v) to search through; investigate contents of 11. (adj) big and strong; muscular 14. (adj) sure to happen, unavoidable 16. (n) an assumed name, especially as used to hide one's identity 18. (v) to fill again, make good, replace 19. (adj) resembling a meteor in speed, brillant

Down 1. (adj) persistent, stubbornly determined, refuse to give up 2. (adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak 3. (v) to save, be thrifty, be stingy, scrimp 5. (n) a detective, investigator 6. (n) a humorous or ridiculous imitation 7. (n) deliberate and pointless destruction of public/private property 9. (v) to triumph over; to succeed 10. (n) the taking of the first step or move 12. (v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart 13. (v) to give a false or misleading account of; disfigure, mislead 15. (adj) fixed deeply and firmly 16. (v) to walk slowly, stroll; (n) an easy pace 17. (adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; out of use