Across
- 4. Gem found on a baseball field
- 8. The number of players on a soccer team, also a Stranger Things character's name
- 9. Observe the ocean
- 12. Appetizers served before dinner, French-style
- 14. Founding Father with a Washingtonian name
- 15. In exchange
- 16. Spirit that turns a party into a fiesta
- 19. Present with a bow, often given on special occasions
- 20. Same as #12
- 22. Wrapped surprise, often delivered to your doorstep
- 23. In the company of
Down
- 1. Queen of the household, often synonymous with love
- 2. Used to connect grammatically coordinate words, phrases, or clauses
- 3. Passes for admission to an event
- 5. Affectionate feeling or deep attachment
- 6. Satisfying conclusion to a meal
- 7. Spanish translation for "the codes"
- 10. Life's lessons and adventures condensed into one word
- 11. Directional word that often precedes and follows a verb
- 13. Exclusive guest, abbreviated
- 17. Narrow passage of water
- 18. Floral symbol of love and passion, or a renowned Parks activist
- 21. Fifth month, or a polite request