Solve these clues to fill the grid.
- A semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish
- 2 Across
- Mexico and Central America
- 6 Across
- A member of an early Mesoamerican civilization centered around Veracruz that flourished between
- 9 Across
- A group's customs, art and way of life
- 10 Across
- A new personification of a familiar idea
- 11 Across
- A sculpture representing a human or animal (plural)
- 12 Across
- In societies practicing ___: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds
- 1 Down
- A native or inhabitant of ___
- 3 Down
- Country south of the USA known for tacos
- 4 Down
- A stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria
- 5 Down
- A person trained to compete in sports (plural)
- 7 Down
- A large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard
- 8 Down