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Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other (5)
  2. 5. Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something (5)
  3. 6. A soft whitish calcite (5)
  4. 8. To follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to (7)
  5. 11. Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated (5)
  6. 12. A field of cultivated and mowed grass (4)

Down

  1. 1. Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles (plural) (5)
  2. 3. Flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food (5)
  3. 4. Moving on foot (7)
  4. 7. An exchange of ideas via conversation (4)
  5. 9. Exceptionally bad or displeasing (5)
  6. 10. An illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper (7)
  7. 11. Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder (5)