Crossword

CLUES No. 1066

ACROSS:

1. Easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail. (7)

5. To place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal. (5)

8. To accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate. (5)

9. Foul and run-down and repulsive. (7)

10. A sparkling reflected light or luster. (7)

11. A storeroom within the roof of a house. (5)

12. Something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. (6)

14. His fame makes him a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits. (6)

17. Springs through the air from one point to another. (5)

19. A combination or blend of diverse things. (7)

22. An association or institution for the advancement of art, literature, or science. (7)

23. He is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion. (5)

24. To have an earnest or strong desire; long. (5)

25. Withstands the force of something. (7)

DOWN:

1. A brief indulgence of your impulses. (5)

2. Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining. (7)

3. Generally incompetent and ineffectual. (5)

4. To make sure or certain. (6)

5. The power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc. (7)

6. Attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc. (5)

7. Lessened. (7)

12. A song used to lull a child to sleep; cradlesong. (7)

13. A tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid. (7)

15. Takes on in combat. (7)

16. Member of the legal profession. (6)

18. Loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women. (5)

20. Raised pulpits from which the gospels were read in early Christian churches. (5)

21. Associates, colleagues, fellow sharers, etc. (5)