Subtle Wordplay

Across

1. One who catches or accepts signals

3. Counterbalance or compensate for something

5. Handbook for operating a device

8. Delay progress or slow down movement

9. Tax imposed on goods sold

10. Without property or territory owned

Down

2. Diplomatic messenger sent on a mission

4. Cost of a plane ticket

6. By a small margin barely

7. Form of government or system