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Across 1. multi-inguist 5. semitransparent 6. self-obsession 7. renounce 9. a flowing together 11. make soft 15. fish scientist 16. an easy, lucrative job 20. painkiller 22. bringing sleep 23. burning 24. speech to oneself

Down 2. government by a few 3. talking in circles 4. stubborn 8. brilliantly clear 10. topple from power 12. supporter 13. palm reading 14. sociable 15. not comprimising 17. rambling 18. treacherous 19. blatant 21. innocent and naive