Easy Crossword

When you complete the crossword, the letters on the shaded squares, reading left to right, top to bottom, will spell the mystery word.

ACROSS

1. Likes better 6. Person from Stockholm, eg 10. Meadow 11. Agree, say – 12 Whirls 13. Sumptuous 14. Amend text 17. Painstaking 19. Mocked 21. Golf peg 22. Church seat 23. Sailors’ drink 25. Become firm 27. Began again 30. Chaired, – over meeting 31. Challenge 33. Emit rays, eg 35. Unfasten knot 37. Female sheep 38. Buzzing insect 39. Sturdy fabric 40. Showed contempt, – at

DOWN

1. Went by 2. Cure-all 3. Marsh 4. Sunrise direction 5. Impassive 6. Given to study 7. Lace hole 8. Animal’s lair 9. Landed property 15. Daunt, put off 16. Helpful hint 17. Morning condensation 18. At no time 20. Frail 23. Scarlet 24. Wet soft earth 25. Is merciful to 26. Offer 27. Replenishes 28. Ship’s captain 29. Guard against attack 32. Solid square 34. Respectful fear 36. Signifies maiden name