Complete Clue List
Across
1. Irish singer-songwriter who passed away in July, 2023 (6,7)
9. Also known as a prosecutor in criminal justice system, abbreviated
10. A rough fight or quarrel
11. In April 2023, this European nation joined NATO
13. In August 2023, the island of __ in Hawaii was devastated by wildfires
14. Former first lady of the United States, who passed away on November 19, 2023 (8,6)
18. Major body of water in West Africa
22. Letters in the postal system are also known as snail __
24. Popular brand of men's razors
25. Most populous city in Canada, abbreviated
26. Lake Ladoga is located here
29. Popular South Korean boy band, also known as the Bangtan Boys
30. British comic book series published by D. C. Thomson & Co. from 1958 to 2001
31. American actress __ Perlman starred as Ruth Handler in "Barbie" (2023)
34. Name of 2023 historical drama starring Cillian Murphy
36. Term for a non-human primate
37. To shorten a piece of writing without losing the meaning
38. In May 2023, the first __ vaccine was approved for use in the United Sates (abbreviated)
39. "I can't believe I __ the whole thing"
40. In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck the city of Antakya in this country
41. Fleetwood Mac song from the album "Rumours" (1977)
Down
2. Name of the military fighting in 2023's Israel-Gaza war, abbreviated
3. Phrase: "Like __ on a chalkboard"
4. Name of a traditional New Year's Eve song (4,4,4)
5. To possess something
6. In 2023, Lebron James became the all-time highest scorer in this sport league, abbreviated
7. Evangelical educational institution in Tulsa, Oklahoma (abbreviated)
8. To make a toast is to __ your glass
12. In September 2023, Cyclone ___ caused deadly floods in Libya and the Mediterranean
15. Phrase used in a restaurant when someone's food is ready (5,2)
16. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift became 2023's Person of the Year for __ Magazine
17. At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Bonnie __ won the Song of the Year award
19. The coronation of U.K.'s King Charles __took place on May 6, 2023
20. An angry stare
21. Phrase in American history from 1899: "__ the Maine!"
23. Tina Turner, who passed away in 2023, is known for hit songs such as "I Don't Wanna __ You" (1989)
27. Adjective to describe a dirt road
28. Quote attributed to Neil Armstrong: "One small __for man, one giant leap for mankind"
29. Matthew Perry, who passed away in 2023, starred as Chandler __ in the sitcom "Friends"
30. Animal that's also known as the Eurasian wild pig
32. A pause or break
33. International airline founded in Ireland: __ Lingus
35. The Rio Grande is this specific body of water
39. Electronic banking outlet, abbreviated