The Crossword: Friday, July 9, 2022

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Across
  1. 1. The month S & A met (there were fireworks)
  2. 3. Alex's very Gossip Girl birthplace:Upper___Side
  3. 6. Shannon, a crab. Alex a ___
  4. 11. New to the crew, a feline named for a sheriff
  5. 12. Shan's dream honeymoon; ___ manor
  6. 13. First date spot: there was room @ the ___ Inn
  7. 14. A restaurant for Co-noodle-ing: ___ Pudding
  8. 15. Angst-filled sibling (which both S & A are)
  9. 17. A Colombian Getaway: La Isla ___
Down
  1. 1. Proposal spot(sorry Starbucks): ___ coffee shop
  2. 2. A favorite for our hikers Break___Trail
  3. 4. Shan’s family moniker and Insta handle
  4. 5. Alex's Alma mater(like the Fresh Prince's cuz)
  5. 7. Alex's only competition (for affection&treats)
  6. 8. S & A first shacked up on ___ street
  7. 9. The church where S & A will wed
  8. 10. Shan's birthplace and former home: ___, BKLYN
  9. 16. A 'Shanism', Alex's favorite: "Use your ___"
  10. 18. Where Shannon got her hood (a la Dr. Evil)