Mystery word
Crossword Puzzle

Here is a puzzle for you to solve along with a friend or family member. Use the clues to solve the "crossword puzzle". Write down the letter of each word indicated to find the mystery word. Solutions to all the clues can be found in these "My World Indoors" web pages. You can write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Five letters long -- When some things burn, this goes into the air.
   What is it?
   Also write down the fifth letter of that answer.
   
   
2. Seven letters long -- Tiny pockets of the lung.
   What is it? Also write down the third letter of that answer.
   
   
3. Eight letters long -- Mineral that breaks up into very small fibers; once used often in building materials.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the first letter of that answer.
   
   
4. Six letters long -- Molds spread by these.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the second letter of that answer.
   
   
5. It grows on damp things.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the second letter of that answer.
   
   
6. Four letters long -- Name of Rosie's friend in the Make a Difference Article.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the first letter of that answer.
   
   
7. Three letters long -- We breathe it.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the first letter of that answer.
   
   
8. Four letters long -- Tiny bits of it float in the air.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the last letter of that answer.
   
   
9. Seven letters long -- Main air tubes inside the lung.
   What is your answer?
   Write down the last letter of that answer.
   
   
10. Six letters long -- Many people are allergic to these tiny things produced in flowers.
    What is your answer?
    Write down the second letter of that answer.
    
    
11. Five letters long -- You have two of these inside your chest.
    What is your answer?
    Write down the third letter of that answer.

What word related to water and air is formed by the answer you wrote down from each word?

Here are the answers, with the mystery word at the end.

SMOKE
ALVEOLI
ASBESTOS
SPORES
MOLE
RIFF
AIR
DUST
BRONCHI
POLLEN
LUNGS

MYSTERY WORD: EVAP0RATION

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