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Peak Performers

It's what's on the inside that counts.

This pop culture puzzle features famous performers whose names are hidden inside the answers. A fun wordplay challenge for music and movie fans.

By PuzzledCross

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Across

1.Guitar pioneer ___ Paul
4.The high point reached by this puzzle's hidden people
6.USAF members, who have the letters for a famous Athens, GA band
9.Make ready... or find the Queen of Soul hiding inside
11.Strolled... or conceals pop star Sheeran
12.Cool trumpeter Davis
13.Identical... and carrying soul singer Cooke

Down

1.A huge step forward, professionally
2.Costco freebies, for example
3.A category of art... which contains hoofer Kelly
5.A career high, like those of this puzzle's themed entries
7.Famed 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve
8.Genuine... and featuring Pacino's first name
10.U2's guitarist, simply

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