1: Synonym of 'method'

4: Non-fictional prose forming an independent part of a publication.

8: A woman who is an actor

9: Past tense of 'begin'.

10: Opposite of pro

11: The upper side of the thighs of a seated person.

14: Synonym of 'complain'

16: A trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects.

17: '______ of you are invited.'

18: In the park, take a rest on this.

19: Not sleeping.

21: An indefinite but relatively small number.

22: A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea.

23: Have as a feature; 'I don't, but I know Jimmy ______ a blue crayon.'

25: Water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air.

26: Airtight sealed metal container for food, drink, paint, etc.

27: Someone who consumes food for nourishment.

29: Performance at a public presentation.

31: The largest city in the United States.

32: Synonym of 'goofy.'

1: A now rare, almost hairless breed of dog the approximate size of a terrier with an average body temperature of 40°C.

2: It is hard to walk ______ the wind.

3: Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon.

4: A period of time associated with a particular person or thing

5: A small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area.

6: A bird or reptile might lay one of these.

7: Author of The Old Man and the Sea

12: Full of fun and high spirits.

13: 'I'm not ______ to go out to play today.'

15: A weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity.

18: Antonym of forwards.

20: Leftover from a fire.

22: The Dewey ______ System is used to organize books in libraries.

24: Plant fiber used as fodder.

28: You have this many digits on your hands.

30: A deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves.