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Cryptic Phrases and Linguistic Oddities
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Across
  • 1. A Scottish dialect term for a mischievous fairy or sprite.
  • 2. A rare nautical term meaning a tackle for hoisting the anchor.
  • 5. To stare idly at something, originally a British canal term.
Down
  • 3. Used metaphorically for a stepwise increase or tightening, originally a mechanical term.
  • 4. A confused jumble or medley, also an old French stew.
  • 6. A regional dialect word meaning to celebrate noisily or make merry.

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