A Matter of Expression

A lexicon of literal and figurative fun
This crossword explores the fascinating versatility of language, featuring words with multiple meanings, casual phrases, and international expressions.
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Across

  • 1A
    'Life' in Arabic
  • 6A
    Sweet treat holder, or a street blocker
  • 7A
    Restin' for a spell, casually
  • 9A
    Togolese president Gnassingbé ___
  • 11A
    Gettin' up, casually
  • 12A
    A gentle nudge
  • 13A
    Digital music maker, for short

Down

  • 2D
    An apple ___...
  • 3D
    The sour in a lemon
  • 4D
    Color variations or muscle definition
  • 5D
    Nut that sparks pronunciation debates
  • 7D
    Dulce de ___ (sweet milk, in Spanish)
  • 8D
    Tales that stretch the truth
  • 10D
    Where money is coined, or a refreshing flavor