Quick crossword

ACROSS

1. Malice (5)

6. Ward off (5)

9. Compel obedience to (7)

10. Use up completely (5)

11. Wading bird (5)

12. Abdomen (5)

13. Shrub or small tree (7)

15. Hairstyle (3)

17. Burden (4)

18. Picture house (6)

19. Blossom (5)

20. Broad street (6)

22. Eagerly expectant (4)

24. Belonging to him (3)

25. Timeless (7)

26. African mammal (5)

27. Informed or conscious (5)

28. Screams (5)

29. Referee (7)

30. Mountain system (5)

31. Gaze fixedly (5)

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2. Toy weapon (6)

3. Sport (6)

4. Finish (3)

5. Extra playing card (5)

6. Praise (7)

7. Extremely (4)

8. Haphazard (6)

12. Beautiful girl (5)

13. Jinx (5)

14. Naked figures (5)

15. Very light brown (5)

16. Loud explosions (5)

18. Dog breed (5)

19. Street musicians (7)

21. One watching TV (6)

22. Watch chain (6)

23. Stableman (6)

25. Month (5)

26. Spoken or verbal (4)

28. Affirmative (3)