Across 1. not able to think clearly or understand what is obvious or simple 4. a scene of uproar and confusion 7. to prevent someone from accomplishing something 8. evoking a sense of sadness or regret 11. a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process 13. to publicly criticize someone or something using ridicule, irony or sarcasm 16. difficult to understand or obscure 18. to spoil, harm or destroy 19. easily bent or formed 21. to be full of yourself and self-absorbed 24. to put an end to, typically by use of force 26. to have or show too great a readiness to believe things 27. not discovered or known about; uncertain 28. lasting for a very short time 29. attractive or appealing in appearance or character in a childlike or innocent way 30. to show great attention to detail and to be very careful and precise

Down 2. too long, slow or dull; tiresome and monotonous 3. mysterious or obscure; difficult to read 5. to be friendly and cheerful 6. to be quick to do something 9. an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgement of merit 10. a thing that is perceptible by touch 12. to support or strengthen 14. a point where danger, trouble or difficulty begins 15. in its original condition; clean, new, unspoiled 17. to expose as false or hallow 20. a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation 22. to accept something reluctantly but without protest 23. to not readily give up a position, principle, or course of action 25. to praise highly