Sep 6, 2026

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Across
  1. 2. The French women’s fashion house whose golden era was shaped by Phoebe Philo.
  2. 5. The Russian composer and pianist, best known for works such as Piano Concerto No. 2.
  3. 9. A keyboard instrument of monumental architectural scale and majestic sound.
  4. 10. A term used for Italian-style iced coffee.
  5. 14. David Lynch’s surreal mystery (2001).
  6. 15. A reddish herbal tea made from the fermented leaves of a shrub native to South Africa.
  7. 16. The philosophy of meaninglessness and the absence of inherent value, closely associated with discussions of Nietzsche’s thought.
  8. 17. The empire that ruled much of the Middle East and southeastern Europe.
  9. 19. A mathematical and geometric term meaning the distance from the center of a circle to its circumference.
  10. 20. The giant from Greek mythology who carries the heavens on his shoulders. Also the name given to a book of maps.
Down
  1. 1. Shakespeare’s character, famously portrayed floating in the water, rendered with an almost unbearable beauty. Between love, madness, and death, she leaves behind the names of flowers.
  2. 3. A traditional Chinese tea made from partially oxidized leaves, known for its complex balance of floral, fruity, and roasted flavors.
  3. 4. Reynolds Woodcock’s most hated word.
  4. 6. The musician of Greek mythology who descended into the underworld to bring back his dead wife, only to look back at the final moment.
  5. 7. A person whose job is to examine, investigate, or check something closely, especially to ensure that it meets certain standards or rules.
  6. 8. A root vegetable, also known as a Swedish turnip.
  7. 11. French for “lightning.” A French pastry made from elongated choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate or other icing.
  8. 12. The Italian automobile brand.
  9. 13. A fresh Italian cheese made by reheating and coagulating the whey left over from cheesemaking. Mild and creamy, it is widely used in lasagna, ravioli, and desserts.
  10. 18. A genre of dance and music that developed in Argentina and Uruguay. A sensual and dramatic partner dance, distinguished by the sound of the bandoneon.
  11. 21. The French footwear brand famous for its signature red soles. After Carrie Bradshaw wore the shoes on numerous occasions, the brand itself became part of the character’s fashion universe.