De Leone et Mure

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 Leone et Mure: Lion and Mouse. 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:

aestus, bestiola, captivus, currere, cursus, exire, grex, incidere, laqueus, laus, leo, mus, nodus, plaga, repere, rugire, seges, tergum, umbra, vox

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

1 To run
4 To creep, crawl
6 To get out
7 Shade, shadow
12 Back
13 Prisoner, captive
15 Lion
16 Little beast, tiny creature
17 Noose, snare
18 Mouse

DOWN

1 Running
2 Flock, pack
3 Field, crop
5 To roar
8 Heat
9 Knot
10 To fall into, happen upon
11 Trap, hunting net
14 Voice
15 Praise

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