Across
- 2. Not just a setting, but a canvas for the characters' larger-than-life emotions
- 8. His temperament might be sour, but his dreams are of a sweeter stage
- 10. His ambitions are as grand as his stature is small
- 11. He might be simple, but his optimism is anything but
- 13. SpongeBob's boating school teacher, perpetually stressed by his driving antics (7 letters)
- 15. The muscular lobster lifeguard of Goo Lagoon (5 letters)
- 16. A crustacean with a love for currency and a heart of... well, that's debatable
- 17. A pirate who's a die-hard fan of SpongeBob, often seen in special episodes (6 letters)
- 18. A mollusk who proves that wisdom doesn't always speak
- 19. Ironically unpalatable, yet the cornerstone of a dubious business venture
Down
- 1. A geological spectacle that brings more heat to the plot
- 3. This 'bottom' locale is more than just a setting, it's a character in itself
- 4. A term that's as much a brand as it is a descriptor of its offerings
- 5. Creatures that bring a certain buzz to SpongeBob's life, sometimes literally
- 6. A testament to the adage, 'Everything's bigger in Texas', including brains
- 7. An impending calamity that's more than just a narrative device
- 9. Living proof that size and species don't define familial bonds
- 12. Plankton's computer wife, known for her sharp wit and digital intelligence (5 letters)
- 14. The news reporter fish with an air of professionalism (5 letters)
- 17. Not just a starfish, but a star in his own right, despite a certain lack of brilliance