LaBamba Spelling

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something (5)
  2. 4. Diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail (4)
  3. 6. The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 (8)
  4. 9. To cover completely or make imperceptible (5)
  5. 11. Full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds (5)
  6. 12. A frequently visited place (5)
  7. 14. To move about in or as if in a predatory manner (5)
  8. 15. Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles (4)

Down

  1. 1. A crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other (5)
  2. 2. With no effort to conceal (4)
  3. 5. A motorboat with an open deck or a half deck (6)
  4. 7. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound (5)
  5. 8. A color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color (4)
  6. 10. A sail set next above the topgallant on a ___ mast (5)
  7. 13. A structure taller than its diameter (5)
  8. 16. Steadfast in allegiance or duty (5)