De avaro et invido

I'm using some new crossword puzzle software (online, fast, easy) to create new puzzles to go with the new Aesop's fables I'm posting at LatinViaFables.com.

Today's fable at Latin Via Fables is De avaro et invido: Covetous and Envious. You can visit the Latin Via Fables page to see the Latin text, English translation and some grammar help.

Word List. Here is an alphabetical word list of the Latin words included in the puzzle:

accipere, alter, avarus, dare, diu, duplus, facultas, haerere, invidus, laetus, mittere, mulctare, oculus, optare, orare, petere, privare, socius, uterque, votum

Click here to get the crossword puzzle to print and fill in.

Click here to get the crossword puzzle solution.

Here are the clues:

ACROSS

4 The other
6 To deprive, rob
8 Vow, prayer
11 To wish for, select
12 To get, receive
13 Double
15 Opportunity, means
17 To send
19 Partner, friend
20 Eye

DOWN

1 To give
2 To plead, beg
3 To ask, request
5 To hesitate, stick
7 Both, each of two
9 To punish, fine
10 Jealous
14 Happy
16 Greedy
18 For a long time

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