Carolyn Lee's Secret Santa Clue of Excellence! (Part 1)

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Across
  1. 4. selective compressed dairy aficionado
  2. 5. like a magpie, but for fuzzy blankets and toys that squeak
  3. 6. shy dumper
  4. 8. partner in crime for 7 down
Down
  1. 1. remolacha devotee
  2. 2. 8-limbed aquatic creature tattoo
  3. 3. persymona addict
  4. 5. fetch synonym enthusiast
  5. 7. really full creature collector