Author: Boatload Puzzles
Across
| Gardener’s tool | Spade |
| “A ____ of Two Cities” | Tale |
| Composed | Calm |
| Starchy veggie (sl.) | Tater |
| Not present | Away |
| Voyaging | Asea |
| Smell | Aroma |
| Apologetic | Repentant |
| Gambling city | Reno |
| Bother | Hassle |
| Plant holder | Pot |
| Capital of New Jersey | Trenton |
| Certain nobleman | Earl |
| Elects | Opts |
| Comfort | Soothe |
| Hold tightly | Grasp |
| Provo’s state | Utah |
| Grub | Chow |
| Highway exits | Ramps |
| Science rm. | Lab |
| Brownish gray | Taupe |
| Bakery employee | Icer |
| Festive event | Gala |
| More aged | Older |
| Actress ____ Richards | Denise |
| Make ____ meet | Ends |
| Guys’ dates | Gals |
| Meal ender | Dessert |
| Curvy letter | Ess |
| Kidnapper’s request | Ransom |
| Look closely | Peer |
| Natural reduction in staff | Attrition |
| Flat-bottomed boat | Barge |
| Thailand, once | Siam |
| Unoccupied | Idle |
| Opera highlights | Arias |
| Makes mistakes | Errs |
| Destitution | Need |
| Film spools | Reels |
Down
| Begin | Start |
| Kitchen gadget | Parer |
| Make up for | Atone |
| Evil spirit | Demon |
| Historic time | Era |
| Big, hairy spider | Tarantula |
| Impresses greatly | Awes |
| Slip-up | Lapse |
| Mascara target | Eyelash |
| Feline | Cat |
| Right away (abbr.) | Asap |
| TV host Jay ____ | Leno |
| Damon or Dillon | Matt |
| Infamous emperor | Nero |
| Bunny’s motion | Hop |
| Surpasses | Tops |
| In the area | Local |
| Not fresh | Stale |
| Thump | Thud |
| Expectation | Hope |
| Wide-mouthed pitcher | Ewer |
| Crossword diagram | Grid |
| Marathon, e.g. | Race |
| So be it! | Amen |
| Parsley piece | Sprig |
| Deserted | Abandoned |
| Throw | Toss |
| Molded dessert | Gelatin |
| Eastern garment | Sari |
| Carter’s party (abbr.) | Dem |
| Insulting | Snide |
| Bowling term | Spare |
| Creepy | Eerie |
| Princely | Regal |
| Lock of hair | Tress |
| Relieve | Ease |
| Mix | Stir |
| Night twinkler | Star |
| Shoe part | Sole |
| Kitchen and parlor (abbr.) | Rms |
| Salad ____ | Bar |
