Joyce Cooper

— I trust you had a pleasant trip. Fascist.
— I beg your pardon?
— "System of Government characterised by extreme dictatorship." Seven across.
— Oh, I see. It's "fascism."
— Fascism. Wonderful.

— Now, we've put you in the Castle Suite. Bernard will escort you up there.
— Well, actually, I could probably make my own way up. Hag.
— I beg your pardon?
— "Evil old woman considered frightful or ugly." It's 12 down.