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- 4. Italian holiday celebrating summer with festivals
- 6. Southern Italian region known for spicy cuisine
- 7. Italian word for "ball," essential in soccer
- 9. Famous Italian fashion designer known for bold prints
- 11. Italian cocktail made with Prosecco and peach purée
- 14. Italian dish combining beef with tomato, garlic, and oregano
- 15. Common Italian name, also linked to fashion designer Gianni Versace
- 17. Played 18 seasons with the New York Yankees
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- 1. Ice resurfacing machine invented by Italian-American Frank Zamboni
- 2. Last color on the Italian flag
- 3. Historic Italian noble family, rulers of Monaco
- 5. Italian-American catcher who played 16 seasons
- 7. Italian-American slang for "friend" or "countryman"
- 8. Italian scooter brand, a symbol of style and mobility
- 10. Venetian island renowned for its glassmaking
- 11. Historic Italian bicycle brand known for racing
- 12. Italian-American detective from the famous TV series
- 13. Old slang term for Italians, now considered offensive
- 16. Musical term for plucked strings, common in Italian compositions