INS Crossword

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving
sniff slightly or repeatedly, typically because of a cold or fit of crying
(with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly
An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.
Say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone.
A big opening
Frown in a angry way
of or like hell
One, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities
A written message, especially in business.
Repeated and heavy striking or hitting of someone or something.
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Approximate in the sum of its terms toward a definite limit.
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises.
In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.
Suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
Shabby and untidy or dirty
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
Expressed clearly; easy to understand.