The first letters of ten words (five across and five down) have already been filled in at the top and left sides of the grid below. Clues in random order are shown at the bottom. It's your job to fill in the rest of the crossed words.
- Nation that seceded from Colombia
- Leftovers fed to pets
- Naval petty officers
- Brand of private jet
- Greek god of sleep
- Split to be united?
- State whose flag features the motto "Battle Born"
- Specialty of some comedy troupes
- Taqueria treat
- Member of a civic-leadership organization
Puzzle by Patrick Berry, from N.Y.Times Magazine, March 17, 2019.
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Edited on April 18, 2022, 11:34 pm
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