MERRY CHRISTMAS RUSS

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Across
  1. 4. Dr. Seuss's antihero, a Christmas quiz staple.
  2. 7. 'Carta' precursor, a document of liberties.
  3. 8. Hops' strong showing, a bitter brew's initials.
  4. 10. Brew of choice, not always with a kick.
  5. 11. Jazz's breath, once in Russ's hands.
  6. 14. Necessity's philosophical debate, a published critique.
  7. 16. David's philosophical stance, subject to critique.
  8. 17. From the City of Lights, his wife's origin.
  9. 19. Windy city experiences, not just a musical.
  10. 20. Piano part, essential for a melody, not just for a lock.
  11. 21. Kodak's city, a stepmother's choice.
  12. 23. Philosophy of being, beyond mere existence.
Down
  1. 1. Vision's aid, a scholarly accessory.
  2. 2. Greek letter, philosophy's love.
  3. 3. Philosophy doctorate's origin in short, not in Dartmouth.
  4. 5. Grain in the glass, not just the field.
  5. 6. Letters broadcasting 'Wait Wait' tales.
  6. 9. Polar Bears' home in Maine, briefly.
  7. 10. Philosopher's first, a logician's last?
  8. 12. Language of love, currently a beginner's challenge.
  9. 13. Keeper of past narratives, a timeline's friend.
  10. 15. Old family name, a colonial heritage trace.
  11. 16. Stir-fry essential, not just a pan.
  12. 17. Land of Incas, traversed by worldly minds.
  13. 18. Stratford's river or a Connecticut town?
  14. 22. Start of a colossal work, a philosophical giant.
  15. 24. Brewer's pride, not just a simple beer.