More word squares - might be the odd toughie included. Usual deal - I give you the clues (not in the correct order
), you solve the squares.
-1. To be struck hard
Feline mammal
Consumes
Part of a church
-2. Partially open
Place of confinement or detention
Two-syllable metrical foot
Sorcerers, astrologers
-3. Festive occasion
Proceeds of a burglary etc.
Incites or urges
Wear away by nibbling
-4. To improvise musically
-Entreaty
-Bidding system
-Brood listlessly
… and now one for those who find the above far too easy. This one is not symmetrical - the across answers are different from the down answers, and (as you might have guessed) both sets of clues are mixed together.
-5. To follow as a consequence
Worn as a protection against the cold
Malicious fire-raising
Maritime craft
Belief, opinion, or dogma
Christmas song or hymn
Swift
Loop with a running knot
Odour left in passing
Stir or incite to strong indignation or anger.
Enjoy, Rog