Making the Pieces Fit

Finding the perfect fit for words with many hats.
This crossword explores words with multiple meanings, challenging solvers to pick the perfect fit. A linguistic wordplay puzzle.
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Across

  • 1A
    Referee's decisions, or telephone rings.
  • 5A
    To demonstrate the truth of, as a theory.
  • 6A
    An indentation, or a level higher.
  • 7A
    To be compatible, or in good shape.
  • 8A
    Unrefined, like oil or humor.
  • 9A
    To perform a duty, or to put the ball in play.
  • 10A
    Future plants, or beginnings of ideas.

Down

  • 1D
    Mix up, or befuddle.
  • 2D
    Sidestepped, as an issue or a difficult path.
  • 3D
    Alphabet units, or mail.
  • 4D
    A plan, often a devious one.
  • 5D
    Components, or fragments.