Look closely to find the next clue… each word starts strong

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Across
  1. 2. super Mario blank 2017 game
  2. 5. Italian plumber
  3. 8. somewhere that sells games
Down
  1. 1. A favorite game of 2023
  2. 3. in wonder if you eat a cherry you turn into a
  3. 4. Japanese gaming company
  4. 6. a food you hate
  5. 7. solid water