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Things Go Awry

Where things get knotty and nothing goes as planned.

This crossword unravels words for things going wrong, disarray, and unexpected turns. A vocabulary challenge on mishaps and general knowledge.

By PuzzledCross

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Across

1.It's often crucial in winter, until it breaks
6.An easy-looking hoop shot, often
7.Supportive sticks, or a sweet source
8.Totally snarled, like some fishing line
9.Irritates greatly, as a pesky sibling might
10.Traffic delimiters that slow things down
11.Creates a chaotic situation, or spills

Down

2.Common amino acid often abbreviated 'Ala'
3.Forms a jumble, as wires might
4.Like a fish in a dark cave, perhaps
5.Clever deceptions or tricks
7.Rebound off a surface, as a pool ball might

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