Mom's 2024 Birthday Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. An educator who instructs others.
  2. 6. Motivating or encouraging.
  3. 9. A small body of still water.
  4. 14. A small coin of low value.
  5. 15. The sound made when someone finds something funny.
  6. 17. Bear: A protective and nurturing mother figure, often associated with bears.
  7. 18. Able to withstand challenges and bounce back.
  8. 20. A common nickname for the name Margaret.
  9. 21. Emitting light or radiance.
  10. 23. The act of imparting knowledge or skills.
  11. 24. Committed and loyal.
  12. 25. To journey from one place to another.
Down
  1. 1. Providing assistance or encouragement.
  2. 2. Units of language used for communication.
  3. 3. A playful term for something delicious.
  4. 5. A person with whom one has a close relationship.
  5. 7. A spicy sauce or dance style.
  6. 8. Amusing or humorous.
  7. 10. Sociable and extroverted.
  8. 11. Sweet baked desserts.
  9. 12. An outdoor space with cultivated plants.
  10. 13. A person who supports and encourages others.
  11. 14. Attractive or pleasing to the eye.
  12. 16. Someone who tends to plants and landscapes.
  13. 19. Truthful and sincere.
  14. 20. A guide or advisor.
  15. 22. A flat surface attached to a building, often used for outdoor gatherings.