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Across 4. not caring one way or another 5. commanding attention by a loud or obtrusive manner 9. coming from within; occurring naturally within 11. to support with evidence or authority 14. to impair the strength of; weaken 15. opposition; acting against or in a contrary direction 16. cause of injury or damage 19. compact and precise without waste 20. to do away with completely 21. relieve; lessen; minimize pain 22. producing wealth; profitable 23. to throw in between or among things

Down 1. one that contends with or resists; opposition 2. lacking dignity; lowly; humble 3. to take notice of; show interest in 5. untidy in personal appearance; slob 6. to use something unfairly for your own advantage 7. an earlier occurrence of something similar 8. poorly adjusted; not fitting in with surroundings 10. severe in temper or action; not mild 11. burdensome; troublesome, bulky 12. to make something continue; further something along 13. having a mental and emotional disorder 17. to make articulate sounds; speak clearly 18. to try to obtain through urgent please or requests