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Across
  1. 7. Commonwealth University — Alex's alma mater
  2. 10. — Virginia hometown of Alex's parents
  3. 11. — Alex's middle name
  4. 12. sale shopping — One of Alex's favorite weekend activities
  5. 13. Oliver — One of Alex's favorite poets
  6. 15. Verde — Alex's newly discovered wine of choice
  7. 17. — Poem of praise
  8. 19. — Home of Acadia National Park
  9. 22. Streisand — Alex's favorite Broadway icon
  10. 23. — Garden digging tool
Down
  1. 1. — Long work of fiction
  2. 2. market — Alex's favorite source of dinner inspiration
  3. 3. Jasmine — The venue for Alex & Nate's wedding
  4. 4. with olives — Alex's preferred martini order
  5. 5. garden — Alex's other "baby," besides Buzz
  6. 6. — Alex's feline companion
  7. 8. Avenue — Alex's home street
  8. 9. Timely — A certain model's new moniker
  9. 14. Grande — Alex's favorite pop diva
  10. 16. — Alex's favorite color
  11. 18. — Sicilian volcano
  12. 20. — Herb often paired with tomatoes
  13. 21. — State known for the Mighty Five national parks