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Auction House Puzzler You have come across many terms associated with an auction, in the lesson. Now solve the crossword puzzle with words from the lesson. Make use of the clues given. - English

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Auction House Puzzler

You have come across many terms associated with an auction, in the lesson. Now solve the crossword puzzle with words from the lesson. Make use of the clues given.

Across

  1. conducts auction 
  2. a protective garment 
  3. strip with numbers
  4. offer

Down

  1. painter
  2. school of painting
  3. auction house 
  4. painting
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Solution

  • Across
  1. Auctioneer
  2. Apron
  3. Card
  4. Bid
  • Down
  1. Daubigny
  2. Barbizon
  3. Christie
  4. Art
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Chapter 4.1 Tight Corners
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