March 13th, 2024

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Across
  1. 4. A class of tangy fruits found in orchards (and future backyards)
  2. 6. Things that catch you off guard
  3. 9. A phrase you will likely hear many times today
  4. 10. The most superior of cured meats
  5. 12. What one might say before "love" is appropriate
  6. 17. Current abode for girl (and sometimes, boy)
  7. 18. Emotions, slangy
  8. 20. Almond treats from Italy, made best in Chicago, IL
  9. 21. An affectionate title one might use to describe their (male) S.O.
  10. 24. Seasonal Italian citrus that excites some
  11. 25. A heavily caffeinated wakeup
  12. 28. A very skittish girl (sheep-like)
  13. 31. "On the Street Where you Live" singer
  14. 32. Comforting quality radiating from a cozy blanket (or a S.O.)
  15. 36. A very good boy (fan of spoons)
  16. 37. Elated and content, or what one might be while with the ones they love
  17. 39. "Have I told you today..."
  18. 40. Your girlfriend, sometimes
  19. 42. "Sorry!"
  20. 43. Company specializing in professional advice
  21. 44. Fruit with a name reflecting intense fervor
  22. 45. An Apostle, a Beatle, or a Weichselbaum
  23. 50. An affectionate name for a musician, or a song by Billy Joel
  24. 51. "For Once in My Life" singer
  25. 53. The time of day when one might run out of steam
  26. 54. An edible addiction, for some, a way of life, for others
Down
  1. 1. An NYC french bistro
  2. 2. A very dramatic boy (seal-like)
  3. 3. Musical one might learn a song from to make another smile.
  4. 4. Zesty yellow fruit
  5. 5. How one might end a call that is running too long
  6. 7. The most expensive place on earth... or a long-running HBO comedy
  7. 8. "You're my _"
  8. 11. Preferred crossword publication, abbrev.
  9. 13. Phrase immediately following 1 down
  10. 14. Vinous selection enjoyed with pasta, perhaps
  11. 15. Alo, not the store
  12. 16. What one might receive after a long day
  13. 19. Can be debated to be gay, or bisexual
  14. 22. L.A. pro
  15. 23. Meg, Beth, Jo, Amy...
  16. 26. Often stolen items
  17. 27. A reason to stay at a particular hotel
  18. 29. The "Yale Club"?
  19. 30. Something to be eaten on birthdays (and any other day possible)
  20. 33. Often occurs when snuggled.
  21. 34. Hometown for the most wonderful of boys
  22. 35. Best found at Anita Mama
  23. 38. A place for hot chocolate, mont blancs of various flavors, e.g.
  24. 41. Longing, aching, e.g.
  25. 45. might die in the event of a long-distance relationship
  26. 46. 32, for some
  27. 47. Definite article before 10 across
  28. 48. French patisserie that unfortunately, *does not* deliver
  29. 49. A good first present, for some.
  30. 52. "The _ City" (or the reason why you need a coat)