Unseen Elements

Where the 'unseen' is often hiding in plain sight.
Uncover hidden phenomena and clever wordplay. This puzzle explores the unseen, from cosmic voids to tricky spellings and subtle meanings.
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Across

  • 1A
    Sounds like a woolly creature, perhaps 'hiding' in this puzzle's spelling
  • 6A
    ___ Mater, a university's enduring, unseen spirit
  • 7A
    Hidden plant life in a dense jungle
  • 9A
    Brings to mind old, often unseen memories
  • 11A
    An initial attempt, perhaps one's 'hidden' talent showcase
  • 12A
    An unspoken prohibition
  • 13A
    Reptile known for slithering, often unseen, through grass

Down

  • 2D
    Cosmic void where light cannot escape
  • 3D
    A variant spelling of a common surname, sometimes 'hidden' from view
  • 4D
    Concealed blueprints for a project
  • 5D
    Bloated, perhaps from an unseen internal cause
  • 7D
    A deceptive facade that hides reality
  • 8D
    Portents of future events, often cryptic and 'unseen' at first glance
  • 10D
    Like matter and energy that escape detection