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Across 3. a tendency toward excessive or irrational suspiciousness and distrustfulness of others 5. a system of social organization in which descent and inheritance are traced through the female line 7. one who takes part in dialogue or conversation 9. a performance or public event held in the daytime especially the afternoon 12. relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring 13. to grow by rapid production 15. having strict regard for what is right or proper 16. an intervening time; done, made, appointed 18. readily noticeable or widely known 19. to abase oneself often with one's face to the ground 20. to examine closely and minutely

Down 1. to absorb into the system 2. the state of being in such extreme want as threatens life unless relieved 4. showing careful, persistent effort 6. the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea 8. having strong qualities of tough uncompromising realism; coourageously persistent 10. a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased 11. lengthy because very indirect 14. a model of excellence or perfection 17. using few words