Across
- 2. Icon with swiveling hips and a voice that defined an era
- 5. Allowed by law, or official in status
- 6. Decade famed for its music, tech, and fashion evolution
- 10. Observed yearly, it’s an individual’s personal anniversary
- 11. Formal acknowledgment of scholarly completion
- 18. They burn bright and brief, often extinguished with a wish
- 19. The heartthrob of New York’s arachnid hero
- 20. Birthday girl we all love and adore
- 21. Significant life achievement or turning point
- 22. Platform known for fleeting videos and viral moments
- 23. Genre focused on eliciting fear and suspense
Down
- 1. Age often signifying adulthood, yet not full freedom
- 3. Masked hero known for scaling walls and saving cities
- 4. Long-bodied animal also recognized as a popular food item
- 7. High point of school years, marking the end of an era
- 8. Tokens of appreciation or celebration, often wrapped
- 9. Gathering marked by revelry, invitations required
- 12. Evening affair, often with multiple courses and company
- 13. Exclamation of celebration or a toast to good times
- 14. Sweet centerpiece often layered and frosted
- 15. Transition into legal independence and responsibility
- 16. Small item or act of goodwill, often exchanged at gatherings
- 17. Something cherished or unforgettable from the past