50 for 50: A Ben-Worthy Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Ben’s weapon of choice in a brotherly brawl that left the billiards table empty
  2. 5. Object beneath Ben’s feet while a curtain of hair covered his eyes.
  3. 7. Too long. Too dense. Too dangerous in bed.
  4. 8. This food became his legacy after the “two smalls” incident.
  5. 10. The watercraft Ben weaponized against a dock.
  6. 13. Ben brought the sass and Maggie brought the snacks.
  7. 14. He is such a ________. Always ready with a punchline.
  8. 17. Love means nothing if Mike wins.
  9. 18. Vegetables in dessert? Ben says yes every year for his birthday.
  10. 19. The unavoidable COVID-era upgrade.
  11. 24. Before he had a desk job he made waves teaching ______________.
  12. 25. A four-letter word at the Alcan dinner table.
  13. 29. Never changes his order, never stops smirking.
  14. 31. Why innovate when you can repeat? The beauty of the uniform.
  15. 33. Because he is __________ his motto is ‘It’s not over until I’m declared winner'.
  16. 36. Where baby Ben made his debut.
  17. 38. Most misunderstood bedroom furniture.
  18. 39. Job title that made teenage Ben sound tough, until you saw him.
  19. 40. Ben’s first “real” Canadian hometown.
  20. 42. Ben shouted this “helpful” tip at a coworker during charades.
  21. 44. Lost in translation: His Japanese blunder meant “hello” instead of this.
  22. 45. Blind date success story: it all started at this pub.
  23. 46. He got a re-do, and nailed it.
  24. 47. Ben's patch of questionable judgement from his 20s, parked right below his mouth.
Down
  1. 1. On the first date he said he could take it or leave it. He couldn’t.
  2. 2. Von Trapps and holiday snacks: a Charles family Xmas tradition.
  3. 4. Ben’s go-to tearjerker sports film.
  4. 6. Ben’s banned mode of transport.
  5. 9. Both brothers brought it to Canada, only one kept it.
  6. 11. He fit into a parking spot no mortal should have attempted in this Tuscan town.
  7. 12. The workout that challenges both Ben's core strength and gas control.
  8. 14. Where the powder was deep, the sake was flowing, and the enlightenment came on skis.
  9. 15. This wedding gift met its end at the Welt cottage thanks to Ben.
  10. 16. Who showed up after Ben’s toilet chemistry failed?
  11. 20. The restaurant where moustaches got a little dirty—and laughs followed.
  12. 21. He was not under the radar in Italy.
  13. 22. His signature summer shade: lobster blush.
  14. 23. This word, repeated, ruins Ben every time.
  15. 26. Jen’s early test of love: watching Ben do this in public.
  16. 27. The country that earned Ben elite airline status.
  17. 28. What you keep stiff to show true British grit.
  18. 30. What comes between Ben and Charles.
  19. 32. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, especially at this hotel’s lobby bar.
  20. 33. Where Ben left more than just a bad impression when his mother was called to pick him up after a night of drinking with his buddy.
  21. 34. He didn’t have lines, but he had presence(according to his mom, 1992).
  22. 35. Blue check shirt’s constant companion.
  23. 37. Still in the garage, still wounded, after once suspicious joyride.
  24. 41. Ben’s lifelong favourite, played on grass and on screen.
  25. 43. Still waiting for this prestigious fairway finish line.