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Across 2. of or relating to the brain or intelligence 3. a deep opening in the earth's surface; a gorge; differences of opinion, interests, and loyalties 4. ot confirm formally; verify 6. a meeting of the members of a political party to make decisions; to assemble in or hold a caucus 7. to scold; to voice disapproval

Down 1. an emotional or psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal 2. an item of personal, movable property; slave 3. continuing for a long time; continuous 4. a fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold 5. at, in or of approximately; at an estimated historical time period