Names and Noms

Serving up proper nouns and a feast for your mind
Dive into a tasty mix of proper names and delicious food terms in this crossword. Perfect for fans of culinary wordplay and unique vocabulary.
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Across

  • 1A
    Nut often found in a sweet pie.
  • 5A
    Seasoning often stored in a cellar?
  • 6A
    Woman's name sounding like "Nikki".
  • 8A
    Overly dramatic performer, or a deli offering.
  • 9A
    Root vegetable with many layers.
  • 10A
    Flightless bird from New Zealand, or its namesake fruit.
  • 11A
    Impertinent, or covered in a piquant dressing.

Down

  • 1D
    Breakfast griddle cake.
  • 2D
    Ancient region near Troy, home of Aeneas's son's ancestors.
  • 3D
    A common Saudi surname.
  • 4D
    Having tough fibers, like old celery or beef.
  • 7D
    Eats enthusiastically, as in "___ down".