The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Winter sport
2. International Relief Organization
3. A problem one must live with
4. Like Romeo and Juliet
5. To be at odds with
6. Cut-away drawing
7. Promise
8. School safety worker
9. Decision point
10. To meet

Answers:

1. Cross-country skiing
2. Red Cross
3. A cross to bear
4. Star-crossed lovers
5. Cross purposes 
6. Cross section
7. Cross your heart
8. Crossing guard
9. Crossroads
10. Cross paths

Credit: Boston Globe Crossword
Henry Hook
X-WORD PUZZLE  (#1-4)