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Crossword Puzzle

Using some of the following words from the book as well as some of your own, create a crossword puzzle. Mix up the words, and then write clues for each word and fit them together in a crossword shape. When finished, exchange puzzles with classmates and try to solve.

Words:

Spenser

Private detective

Private eye

Gumshoe

Beer

Frost

Shakespeare

Mel Giacomin

Father

Mobster

Gangster

Thug

Hoodlum

Goon

Tough guy

Arsonist

Murderer

Fraud

Real estate

Insurance policy

Patty Giacomin

Wife

Mother

Girlfriend

Housewife

Promiscuous

Self-actualization

Money

Power

Low self-esteem

Insecure

Weak

Scared

Alone

Paul Giacomin

Son

Shrug

Uncertain

Autonomy

Self-reliance

Pride

Boxing

Running

Weight lifting

Construction

Carpentry

Cabin

Squirrels

Nails

Hammer

Shovel

Sneakers

Pea coat

Slouch

Unsure

Undecided

Growth

Susan Silverman

Successful

Professional

Confident

Careful

Reluctant

Hesitant

Jealous

Helpful

Hawk

Serious

Scary

Muscular

Loyal

Harry Cotton

Shelley

Buddy Hartman

Harold

Henry Cimoli

The Harbour Health Club

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