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Across 4. a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable 5. doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives 7. extreme hatred or ill will 8. lack of interest; state of not caring 10. a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options 11. extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter 15. inequality; difference 17. to be of the same opinion; to agree with 19. excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help 21. merciful; lenient 22. one who merely dabbles in an art or a science 23. to forgive or overlook an offense 24. professed but not necessarily true 25. having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide 27. belief or trust 28. an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine

Down 1. a slight or subtle degree of difference 2. unyielding; firm in opinion 3. a worn-out idea or overused expression 4. scholarly; learned 6. without fear; brave 9. a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power 12. quiet and modest; reserved 13. lacking in self-confidence; shy 14. to praise highly 16. having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp 18. unrelenting; unavoidable 20. the highest point of attainment; the end or climax 23. an organized group of people with an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles 26. a creative work, especially a numbered composition