Nibble #8 answer

The solved crossword

Across

• 1. SPARK - A small flash of electricity
• 6. IRON - A strong metal
• 7. UNITE - Join together
• 9. ISSUE - One edition of a magazine
• 12. DOES - Carries out an action
• 13. ENTER - Come into a place

Down

• 2. PIN - A small pointed object for sewing
• 3. ARISE - Come into being
• 4. ROT - Break down through decomposition
• 5. KNEE - The joint in the middle of the leg
• 7. UPSET - Unhappy or distressed
• 8. RIDE - A journey on a fairground attraction
• 10. SON - A parent's boy
• 11. USE - Employ for a purpose

Short definitions and British spelling. Each letter belongs to an across word, a down word, or both. The crossing letters help narrow down each answer.