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Across 3. insulting 4. abominate 6. sudden turn of events 9. a tragic flaw 14. exemption from punishment 15. a curse 17. purging of emotions 18. completely random outcome 19. to free from guilt or blame 20. strong displeasure from something offensive

Down 1. impressive because of age 2. stubborn 5. shining brilliantly 7. large show 8. in the middle of things 10. reckless boldness 11. irony understood by audience but not by characters 12. humble prayer 13. a person who supplicates 16. to influence by trickery