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  1. 3. A phrase used to describe a certain lime green couch on Cardiff road
  2. 7. Team captain supreme, cherished member of The Trifecta and Cappuccino, who can’t be here today (still alive tho, just in DC)
  3. 9. One of the most comforting comfort foods, esp with Stefi makes them
  4. 12. The time at which Santa is coming
  5. 13. In Wicked, Glinda and Elphaba hope the other is this (though they can’t imagine how).
  6. 17. round bread that makes any morning better
  7. 18. A great place to get fresh flowers on Saturday mornings
  8. 20. UNCs biggest selling point, greatest attribute (two words)
  9. 22. Greatest city in America, according to its benches
  10. 26. A physiologic response to cold weather deemed “dramatic” by a certain University of Maryland Dance Team coach
  11. 29. The “baby birds” who play at Camden Yards
  12. 30. Pick this show, choose this show, love this show
  13. 33. Abbreviation for a reality tv dating show that claims to be an experiment (it’s not, but it IS amazing).
  14. 35. Sold by Charmery, Taharka Bros, the Parlour, Ben and Jerry’s, DQ, Trader Joe’s (especially in sandwich form from TJs, highly recommend) etc
  15. 36. Objectively the funniest episode of The Office
  16. 37. An important training tool in ballet, also sounds like a place where alcohol is served or a generic term for a standard of comparison.
  17. 38. A phrase one might say when rooting for the maryland terrapins
  18. 39. In The Parent Trap (1998), Hallie had a nanny who has cared for her since she was born. This character also goes on to date Martin the butler. What is her name?
  19. 40. Time of todays brunch reservation
  20. 41. “If he hasn’t figured out he’s [this] by now, I don’t think he ever will”
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  1. 1. Before Barbie (2023), there was this Life Size doll.
  2. 2. A mindful movement practice
  3. 4. It’s like scrabble
  4. 5. Iconic Durham tobacco company or Maroon5 song that is great for arm workouts
  5. 6. Protagonist of a 7 season sit com that is not about geology
  6. 8. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga made an incredible song/music video about this communication device
  7. 10. If you’re looking for coffee, cupcakes, beestings, or any other treat in Georgetown, DC this is the spot.
  8. 11. Legendary dancer and American idol judge who became famous as a LA Lakers dancer
  9. 14. Cute beloved neighborhood adjacent to Chapel Hill
  10. 15. Court sport with neon balls
  11. 16. My favorite neighborhood coffee shop in Gainesville, FL that I don’t think any of you will remember the name of despite some of you visiting and others also living next door to it
  12. 19. Sometimes a degree, sometimes a state
  13. 21. Not red, exactly but a color/Midnight’s track more like burgundy or scarlett
  14. 23. Villainous Christmas plant with the best PR team
  15. 24. Sounds like the team who plays at Camden yards but is a cookie
  16. 25. Jack the
  17. 27. A new take on a trite reality TV show indicated by this metallic modifier. Alternative clue: beat purple!
  18. 28. Steven's favorite New York Times game
  19. 31. “Live from New York, Its _________ _______!”
  20. 32. Paint by this is fun arts and crafts activity that doubles as a coping mechanism during stressful times
  21. 34. Best frozen custard on the whole planet
  22. 37. Name of the institution that employs me, or when pluralized, NFL team that certain members of the Thornton family root against as of 2022