On the ice

1 Across Ending before the intended goal is reached (8 letters)

Sentence hint His ____ first attempt at a figure eight left just one crooked loop in the frost.

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Synonyms and close equivalents unsuccessful, failed, fruitless

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4 Across Become accustomed to different conditions (9 letters)

Sentence hint The club gave newcomers time to ____ to the cold before anyone started racing.

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Synonyms and close equivalents adjust, adapt, acclimatize

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6 Across Involving little physical activity (9 letters)

Sentence hint After a year in a ____ office job, he was glad to spend Saturday on the ice.

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Synonyms and close equivalents inactive, deskbound, largely seated

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7 Across Playful and lighthearted in manner (8 letters)

Sentence hint What began as a ____ challenge between friends ended in a slow-motion race on one skate.

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Synonyms and close equivalents playful, frolicsome, lighthearted

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2 Down Give fresh energy or strength to someone (10 letters)

Sentence hint A brisk lap did more to ____ the early crew than another hour by the heater.

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Synonyms and close equivalents energize, refresh, enliven

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3 Down Lacking confidence in oneself (8 letters)

Sentence hint The fastest skater admitted feeling ____ about teaching someone twice his age.

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Synonyms and close equivalents unsure, self-doubting, unconfident

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4 Down A difficult or unfavorable circumstance (9 letters)

Sentence hint Learning to skate again after the rink closed was one more ____ the team faced together.

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Synonyms and close equivalents hardship, difficulty, misfortune

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5 Down Weaken or waste away through lack of use (7 letters)

Sentence hint Her balance did not ____ over the summer because she practiced on skates with wheels.

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Synonyms and close equivalents deteriorate, weaken, waste away

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