De cane et asino

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 cane et asino: Donkey and Dog. 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:

asellus, canis, familia, flagellum, fustis, gratus, herilis, herus, ineptus, inique, ludus, mensa, otium, pulsare, putare, servus, sors, ungula, urbanus, vapulare

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

6 Servant
8 Hoof
9 Dog
11 Table
13 Donkey
16 Urban, urbane
17 To strike, touch
18 Whip
19 Leisure, free time
20 Out of place, foolish

DOWN

1 Unfairly, unjustly
2 Game, sport
3 Master
4 Master's
5 To think
7 Household, servants
10 To get a beating
12 Lot, destiny
14 Stick
15 Welcome, pleasant

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