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1 Across Free from restraint (9 letters)

Sentence hint When both runners crossed together, ____ cheers rolled down from the stands.

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Synonyms and close equivalents unchecked, unrestrained, uninhibited

3 Across Expressing a view loudly and forcefully (10 letters)

Sentence hint The supporters became especially ____ when the officials announced another delay.

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Synonyms and close equivalents clamorous, outspoken, emphatic

5 Across Bring under control or reduce the intensity of something (6 letters)

Sentence hint A hand on his shoulder helped ____ the runner's panic.

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Synonyms and close equivalents quell, restrain, calm

6 Across Bring anger or agitation under control (6 letters)

Sentence hint A clear explanation did more to ____ the crowd than the repeated orders for silence.

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Synonyms and close equivalents calm, soothe, appease

7 Across Intense anger (5 letters)

Sentence hint The deliberate shove drew the usually patient referee's ____.

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Synonyms and close equivalents fury, ire, indignation

8 Across Step in to alter what is happening (9 letters)

Sentence hint The marshal had to ____ when two cyclists mistook the pedestrian path for the finish lane.

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Synonyms and close equivalents intercede, step in, interpose

2 Down Overflowing high spirits (10 letters)

Sentence hint The children's ____ spilled into the street as they ran beside the torch.

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Synonyms and close equivalents enthusiasm, high spirits, ebullience

4 Down Done without conscious deliberation (11 letters)

Sentence hint The runner made an ____ reach for the falling child before she even saw the loose flagstone.

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Synonyms and close equivalents automatic, spontaneous, unthinking