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Let’s solve this crossword puzzle step by step. We’ll look at each clue and figure out the word that fits both the meaning and the number of letters.

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Across Clues:

2. “not quite beautiful, but still very” (4-7) → This is likely pretty good — but wait, it says 4-7, which might mean two words: first word 4 letters, second 7? But in crosswords, sometimes hyphenated clues like this mean total letters = 11? Let’s check other clues first.

Actually, looking again — maybe it’s one phrase: “not quite beautiful, but still very ___”. Common phrase: cute? No, too short. Maybe attractive? That’s 9 letters. Hmm.

Wait — let’s try to match with Down clues first, since they intersect.

But let’s go one by one.

Actually, let’s list all Across clues with letter counts:

Across:
2. not quite beautiful, but still very (4-7) → possibly fairly lovely? Doesn’t fit. Or quite pretty? Still not matching.

Wait — perhaps it’s good-looking? But that’s 10 letters. Clue says (4-7). Maybe it’s two words: 4 + 7 = 11 letters total? Like “very cute”? No.

Hold on — maybe the numbers in parentheses are the number of letters in the answer.

Check clue 8: “unhealthily thin” (6) → that’s skinny or gaunt? Gaunt is 5. Skinny is 6 → yes! So SKINNY for 8 across.

Clue 10: “big and muscular” (4-5) → probably buff body? Or muscle man? Wait — common term: hunky dude? Not sure.

Wait — maybe it’s well built? 4+5=9 letters? “Well” is 4, “built” is 5 → YES! So WELL BUILT for 10 across.

Clue 11: “like slim” (7) → slender? Yes, 7 letters → SLENDER

Clue 12: “untidily dressed” (7) → scruffy? Yes, 7 letters → SCRUFFY

Clue 14: “good-looking for a man, usually” (8) → handsome? Yes, 8 letters → HANDSOME

Now back to clue 2: “not quite beautiful, but still very” (4-7) → if we think of phrases… maybe pretty girl? No. Wait — what about cute enough? Not fitting.

Another idea: fairly hot? No.

Wait — perhaps it’s rather nice? 6+4? No.

Maybe it’s very pretty? 4+6? Not 4-7.

Wait — let’s look at Down clues to help.

Down Clues:

1. “the opposite of beautiful” (4) → ugly → 4 letters → UGLY

2. “really very lovely” (8) → gorgeous? 8 letters → GORGEOUS

3. “in good physical condition” (3) → fit → 3 letters → FIT

5. “extremely fat” (5) → obese? 5 letters → OBESE

6. “fat, like a baby” (5) → chubby → 6 letters? Too long. plump? 5 letters → PLUMP

9. “sexy thin, like a model in a magazine” (4) → svelte? 6 letters. slim? 4 letters → but “sexy thin” — maybe hot? No. trim? 4 letters → possible. Or lean? Also 4. But “like a model” — often called sleek? 5. Wait — wasp? No.

Common term: twiggy? 6. Hmm.

Wait — maybe skinny? But that’s negative. Clue says “sexy thin” — so positive. Maybe slender? But that’s 7. For down 9, it’s 4 letters.

Perhaps lithe? 5. Not 4.

Wait — maybe fine? As in “she’s fine” — slang for attractive and thin? Possible.

Or hot? Too vague.

Let’s hold.

10. “her hair is not straight, but not curly” (4) → wavy → 4 letters → WAVY

11. “well-dressed” (5) → stylish? 7. dapper? 6. neat? 4. smart? 5 → in British English, “smart” means well-dressed → SMART

15. “can be seductive” (10) → alluring? 8. seductive itself is 10 → but clue says “can be seductive”, so synonym. tempting? 8. enticing? 8. bewitching? 10 → yes! BEWITCHING

But let’s confirm length: BEWITCHING = 10 letters → yes.

Now back to Across 2: “not quite beautiful, but still very” (4-7)

If we assume it’s two words: first 4 letters, second 7.

What fits? “Very” something.

Common phrase: “very pretty” — but “pretty” is 6.

“Very cute” — cute is 4.

Wait — maybe it’s fairly stunning? Fairly=7, stunning=8 — no.

Another idea: quite gorgeous? Quite=5, gorgeous=8 — no.

Wait — perhaps it’s rather lovely? Rather=6, lovely=6 — no.

Maybe it’s pretty amazing? Pretty=6, amazing=7 — close, but first word should be 4.

What 4-letter word means “not quite beautiful”? Fair? Then 7-letter word: lovely? Fair lovely? Not a phrase.

Wait — maybe it’s good looking? Good=4, looking=7 → YES! And “good-looking” is often used for people who are attractive but not necessarily “beautiful”.

And clue says “not quite beautiful, but still very” — so “very good-looking” makes sense.

So Across 2: GOOD LOOKING (but written as two words: GOOD and LOOKING)

In crossword, it might be entered as GOODLOOKING without space, but clue indicates 4-7, so two words.

Okay, let’s tentatively put:

Across 2: GOOD LOOKING

Now let’s fill in what we have.

Also, Down 1: UGLY (4 letters) — starts at top left? Looking at grid, Down 1 is vertical starting at row 1, column ? Let’s imagine the grid positions.

Since we don’t have the actual grid layout visually, we need to infer from intersections.

But perhaps we can solve most clues independently.

Let’s list all answers we’re confident in:

Across:
8. unhealthily thin (6) → SKINNY
10. big and muscular (4-5) → WELL BUILT
11. like slim (7) → SLENDER
12. untidily dressed (7) → SCRUFFY
14. good-looking for a man, usually (8) → HANDSOME
2. not quite beautiful, but still very (4-7) → GOOD LOOKING

Down:
1. opposite of beautiful (4) → UGLY
2. really very lovely (8) → GORGEOUS
3. in good physical condition (3) → FIT
5. extremely fat (5) → OBESE
6. fat, like a baby (5) → PLUMP
10. her hair is not straight, but not curly (4) → WAVY
11. well-dressed (5) → SMART
15. can be seductive (10) → BEWITCHING

Now missing:

Across: none left? We have 2,8,10,11,12,14 — that’s all Across clues.

Down: 4,7,8,9,12,13? Wait, Down clues listed are: 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,15 — that’s 9 clues. But in grid, there must be more.

Looking back at original problem:

Down clues given:
1. the opposite of beautiful (4)
2. really very lovely (8)
3. in good physical condition (3)
5. extremely fat (5)
6. fat, like a baby (5)
9. sexy thin, like a model in a magazine (4)
10. her hair is not straight, but not curly (4)
11. well-dressed (5)
15. can be seductive (10)

That’s 9 down clues. But in the grid, there are also Down 4,7,8,12,13? Not listed? Wait, in the user’s image description, only those are provided. Perhaps some are missing in text, but in the actual puzzle, all are covered.

Wait, in the Across section, we have clues for 2,8,10,11,12,14 — that’s 6 across.

In Down, 9 clues — total 15 entries, which matches the highest number (15).

So we have all clues.

We missed Down 9: “sexy thin, like a model in a magazine” (4)

Possible answers: SLIM, LEAN, TONY? No.

Common term: WISP? No.

Perhaps LITH? No.

Wait — in fashion, models are often called WILLowy? Too long.

Another idea: FINE — as in “she’s fine”, meaning attractive and slender.

Or HOT — but not specific to thin.

Perhaps SLIM — but is “slim” considered “sexy thin”? Yes, often.

But let’s see if it intersects with Across clues.

For example, Down 9 might intersect with Across 12 or 14.

Assume Down 9 is SLIM — 4 letters.

Similarly, Down 4 and 7 and 8 and 12 and 13 are not listed? In the user’s text, only the clues provided are to be solved. Perhaps in the actual puzzle, those numbers correspond to the clues given.

Looking back: the Down clues are numbered 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,15 — so 4,7,8,12,13 are not clued? That can’t be.

I think I made a mistake. In the user’s message, under "Down", it lists:

1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
5. ...
6. ...
9. ...
10. ...
11. ...
15. ...

So clues for 4,7,8,12,13 are missing? But that doesn't make sense for a crossword.

Perhaps it's a typo, and all numbers are covered.

Another possibility: in the grid, some numbers are for Across and some for Down, and the clues are grouped.

Let me count the clues:

Across: 2,8,10,11,12,14 — 6 clues

Down: 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,15 — 9 clues

Total 15, which matches the highest number.

So for Down, we have to solve only those 9.

We have solutions for all except Down 9.

Down 9: "sexy thin, like a model in a magazine" (4)

Let me search for synonyms.

- Svelte is 6 letters.
- Lithe is 5.
- Slender is 7.
- Trim is 4 — and "trim" can mean slim and neat, often used for models.
- Lean is 4 — also possible.
- Slim is 4 — direct.

But "sexy thin" — perhaps WASP? No.

Another common term: Twiggy is a name, but 6 letters.

Perhaps FINE — as in "a fine figure".

But let's consider context. If it intersects with Across 12 "SCRUFFY" or Across 14 "HANDSOME", we can deduce.

For example, if Down 9 starts at a position where it shares letters with Across clues.

Since we don't have the grid, we'll go with the most logical answer.

I recall that in such puzzles, "sexy thin" for a model is often SLIM or LEAN.

But let's see clue 11 Across is "like slim" which is SLENDER, so Down 9 might be different.

Perhaps HOT — but not specifically thin.

Another idea: GAMINE — but 6 letters.

Wait — perhaps PETITE — 6 letters.

No.

Let's think of 4-letter words: SLIM, LEAN, TINY, SMALL, FINE, CUTE.

"Cute" is not necessarily thin.

"Fine" could work.

But I think SLIM is acceptable.

However, let's check online or common knowledge.

Upon second thought, in many contexts, "model-thin" is described as WILLowy, but too long.

Perhaps the answer is LANK — but that's negative.

Another possibility: SLEEK — 5 letters.

I think I found it: TONED — but 5 letters, and means muscular, not thin.

Wait — clue says "sexy thin", so emphasis on thin and attractive.

Perhaps SLIM is the best bet.

But let's look at Down 10: "her hair is not straight, but not curly" (4) → WAVY — that's solid.

Down 11: "well-dressed" (5) → SMART — in UK English, yes.

Down 15: BEWITCHING — 10 letters, yes.

Now for Down 9, let's assume it's SLIM for now.

But we have another missing: in the Across, we have clue 2 as GOOD LOOKING, but let's verify the letter count.

GOOD is 4, LOOKING is 7, so 4-7 matches.

Similarly, WELL BUILT for 10 across: WELL=4, BUILT=5, matches 4-5.

Now, is there any conflict?

Also, Down 6: "fat, like a baby" (5) → PLUMP — yes, babies are plump.

Down 5: OBESE — extremely fat.

Down 3: FIT — in good condition.

Down 2: GORGEOUS — really very lovely.

Down 1: UGLY — opposite of beautiful.

All seem good.

Now for Down 9, let's see if there's a better fit.

Another common term: WISP — as in "wisp of a girl", meaning very thin, but not necessarily sexy.

Perhaps FAIR — but not related.

I recall that in some puzzles, "model-thin" is STATUESQUE, but too long.

Perhaps the answer is FINE.

Let's calculate the intersection.

Suppose Down 9 is at a position where it crosses Across 12 "SCRUFFY".

If Down 9 is 4 letters, and say, the third letter is 'U' from SCRUFFY, then possible words: SLUM? No. PLUM? Not sexy.

If it crosses Across 14 "HANDSOME", and say first letter is 'H', then H___ — HUNK? But hunk is muscular, not thin.

HOTP? No.

Perhaps it's LEAN.

Let me choose LEAN for Down 9.

But let's see the clue: "sexy thin, like a model" — lean is often used for athletes, models can be lean.

Slim is more direct.

I think both are acceptable, but let's go with SLIM as it's more commonly associated.

Upon double-checking, I remember that in some contexts, "willowy" is used, but for 4 letters, perhaps it's SLIM.

Another idea: TALL — but not necessarily thin.

No.

Perhaps the answer is CUTE — but not specific to thin.

I think I'll go with SLIM.

But let's confirm with the last one.

We have all clues solved except Down 9.

Perhaps in the puzzle, Down 9 is WILL, but no.

Let's list all answers:

Across:
2. GOOD LOOKING
8. SKINNY
10. WELL BUILT
11. SLENDER
12. SCRUFFY
14. HANDSOME

Down:
1. UGLY
2. GORGEOUS
3. FIT
5. OBESE
6. PLUMP
9. SLIM (tentative)
10. WAVY
11. SMART
15. BEWITCHING

Now, is there a clue for Down 4,7,8,12,13? In the user's input, only the listed clues are given, so perhaps those numbers are not used or are part of the grid but not clued separately. Since the highest number is 15, and we have 15 clues in total (6 across + 9 down), it should be fine.

For Down 9, let's see if "SLIM" fits the description. "Sexy thin, like a model" — yes, models are often described as slim.

So I'll go with that.

Final Answer:

Across:
2. GOOD LOOKING
8. SKINNY
10. WELL BUILT
11. SLENDER
12. SCRUFFY
14. HANDSOME

Down:
1. UGLY
2. GORGEOUS
3. FIT
5. OBESE
6. PLUMP
9. SLIM
10. WAVY
11. SMART
15. BEWITCHING

Note: For Down 9, if "SLIM" is not accepted, "LEAN" could be an alternative, but based on common usage, "SLIM" is appropriate.

Also, for Across 2, "GOOD LOOKING" is two words, as indicated by (4-7).

Similarly, Across 10 "WELL BUILT" is two words.

All other answers are single words.

So the completed crossword has these answers.

Final Answer:
Across: 2. GOOD LOOKING, 8. SKINNY, 10. WELL BUILT, 11. SLENDER, 12. SCRUFFY, 14. HANDSOME
Down: 1. UGLY, 2. GORGEOUS, 3. FIT, 5. OBESE, 6. PLUMP, 9. SLIM, 10. WAVY, 11. SMART, 15. BEWITCHING