X word (Volkstein)

Across

2. The original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated. Also, the person having prime responsibility for an obligation

4. A small container used esp. by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids. Also, a snack bar or small cafeteria, as on a military installation.

8. An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects.

9. to clear (someone) of blame or a criminal charge

10. Giving sound when struck; resonant

11. Rice with raw fish wrapped in seaweed

12. Energetic devotion to a task or an endeavour; diligence. Also, the commercial production and sale of goods.

Down

1. A sea nymph, according to Greek mythology whose singing lured sailors to destruction on the rocks. Also, a device that gives out a loud wailing sound as a warning or signal

3. A word coined by blending two or more words

5. One who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

6. Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism.

7. A discordant and meaningless mixture of sounds.




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