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Across
  1. 4. A spot that we'll be 90 by the time we get a reservation
  2. 5. Named for a seeker of wisdom, yet we came seeking flavors and celebration.
  3. 9. The bittersweet Zimmer song that always brings me to tears
  4. 11. Which city is the oldest university in the world in
  5. 14. Once a smoky indulgence, now our refined retreat in the concrete jungle.
  6. 15. What my Bengali nickname means in English
  7. 17. Who do I share a birthday month with
  8. 20. The city I grew up in
  9. 21. from Bridgerton to Harry Potter, which accent is my alter ego
  10. 22. My Bengali nickname
  11. 23. The city in Europe you told me you were thinking of living in for a while
  12. 27. A golden thread of spice, but I prefer it frozen and sweet
  13. 28. Where we enjoyed delicious food with colonial windows, celebrating passing a PhD milestone
  14. 30. The country where snarky Europeans are usually from, in your experience
  15. 31. A teasing name from my mom, born from your talent for making my stress disappear
  16. 33. European country where folks are often drunk and beautiful hiking views you shared with your dad
  17. 34. What language bridges Italian and Arabic
  18. 36. Your favorite animal
  19. 37. The artist we designed many AI art around
  20. 38. A funny African youtube character from an interview
  21. 40. The movie in which you torpedoed my leg
  22. 41. The first city I visited in Europe
  23. 42. The thing you always request at restaurants to not be included in your dish
Down
  1. 1. A legacy of arrivals, from 1620 to our cozy stay in the capital.
  2. 2. The spice that I love, that is also a Maydan Cocktail
  3. 3. Our favorite popcorn
  4. 6. Your most favorite drink
  5. 7. The city I lived in near the Himalayas in India
  6. 8. The place in Bahrain that holds many memories
  7. 10. The person who brought me a lot of stress in December
  8. 12. The city I was born in
  9. 13. Who gets bothered when he/she even hears us breathe
  10. 16. Where I got very tipsy during Christmas 2024
  11. 18. Speeding across the city because I know what’s waiting at your place
  12. 19. From Dunkirk’s thunder to The Holiday’s glimmer, no words—just notes that shimmer.
  13. 21. A local delicacy in St. Lucia
  14. 24. Once a Portuguese colony, now a spot we want to see
  15. 25. A type of food I never eat
  16. 26. Uncultured country in Europe
  17. 27. The city where you saw Pink Dolphins
  18. 29. Where the flavors were delicious, and the service was faster—almost too fast.
  19. 32. The city I traveled to in Europe in high school with my classmates
  20. 35. Where endless hugs and cuddles take place, where time is suspended.
  21. 39. Which country was bombed the most in World War II