Across
- 3. Battery brand that “keeps going and going.”
- 5. Cambridge Dictionary word of the year that means to use methods such as visualization
- 8. The overall atmosphere or mood of a person or place
- 9. A brief appearance by a celebrity in a film or show, or a site for celebrity video messages
- 10. Paddle sport that is a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong
- 12. Paris-hosted global sports spectacle, July 2024
- 14. Audio show often on-the-go
- 17. Car brand promising to “Expect the Impossible”
- 18. NFL team whose 2024 uniforms include shoulder and pant striping inspired by the Ford Mustang
- 20. Returns to battle alongside Kong against a colossal new threat in this movie
- 22. Mac operating system released in September 2024
- 23. Social media star with a big following
- 24. The ________ started 2 years before RM+D and is the longest-running animated television series in the US
- 25. This term is slang for the word used to describe something or someone that seems questionable or distrustful
- 26. 2024 film adaptation of a hit Broadway musical, exploring the untold story of Oz's witches
- 29. Emmy-winning comedy about a veteran comedian and her young writer
- 30. Epic sci-fi TV sequel continuing the saga of Arrakis
- 32. Corporate strategy promoting diverse talent and equitable practices (3 letter acronym)
- 34. Ballot-based selection where the presidential outcome is decided by voters every 4 years
- 35. Economic trend that is easing globally in 2024
- 38. The presence of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- 40. Dating app where “It starts with a swipe”
- 44. Won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024
- 46. A forward-looking vision for change and improvement
- 48. Social media platform shaping music and viral trends
- 50. The Country Music Association awarded this person Entertainer of the Year 2024 (Last name)
- 52. Hurricane ________ made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast on October 9, 2024
- 53. This soft drink’s slogan "Real Magic" emphasizes the magic of humanity, uniqueness, and connection
- 56. Originating from the title of a Charli XCX album, the term was embraced as a symbol of confidence and self-expression
- 58. People use this word to compliment someone’s appearance or emphasize an outstanding performance
- 60. AI tool that assisted in generating the words for this crossword puzzle
- 61. Prestigious motorsport event racing through the streets of Monte Carlo, May 2024
- 63. What you do with an entire season of a show in one sitting
- 64. Ensuring everyone has a seat at the table
- 66. Luxuriously fancy or extravagant
- 67. Beyoncé's 2024 hit that had fans going all-in (three words)
Down
- 1. Proof of claims, often in the form of screenshots or messages
- 2. Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for this album, becoming the first person to win the award four times
- 4. Act as if something is true; make believe
- 6. Intense weather system with rapid pressure drop that hit the Pacific NW in November (two words)
- 7. 2024's Pantone Color of the Year, a soft warm tone (2 words)
- 9. Security company responsible for a global outage after a faulty Windows update
- 11. A skeptical or suspicious look, often bombastic
- 13. This Connecticut team finished March Madness with their second men's NCAA national championship in a row
- 15. A model of work blending remote and in-office work for flexibility
- 16. Sketch comedy show celebrating 50 years on the NBC network (3 letter acronym)
- 19. Technology transforming businesses with automation and insights (two words)
- 21. Colloquial term for utter chaos
- 24. Candy for when “You’re not you when you’re hungry”
- 27. Candy bar suggesting, “Have a break, have a...”
- 28. Eco-friendly practices that drive innovation and market expansion
- 31. Hurricane ________ devasted parts of North Carolina in September
- 33. Tiny digital icons for expressing emotions
- 36. This Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player is regarded as one of the greatest collegiate athletes of all time (Last name)
- 37. The team that claimed their second World Series title in the last five years
- 39. To give someone strength and confidence
- 41. Taylor Swift and Post Malone's song collaboration, a 2024 chart-topper
- 42. Something that goes viral or gains attention in media
- 43. “The world’s largest furniture store” known for DIY assembly
- 45. Ryan Gosling shines as a stuntman in this movie helping a film director navigate danger
- 47. Great ______ Mountains National Park was the most visited national park in the United States in 2024
- 49. The ability to understand and share others’ feelings
- 51. Chargeable eco-friendly vehicle – the E in EV
- 54. Let’s _______: Popular slang to mean 'ready to take action,' often in a team setting
- 55. Gaming brand daring you to “Get N or Get Out”
- 57. To boost marginalized voices or messages
- 59. “Stronger Than Dirt” cleaning product, or second only to the Greek hero Achilles
- 62. Baby ________: Limited series based on Richard Gadd’s award-winning play about obsession and boundaries
- 65. The AFC football team that faced the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII