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Who's the Mater?

Honoring the boss, in every language and legend.

Solve clues about legendary matriarchs in this pop culture and history-themed puzzle celebrating motherhood.

By PuzzledCross

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Across

3.Title for the Virgin Mary, with 'Mother of ___'.
6.Sarah Connor's expertise.
8.Like the relationship in 'Mommie Dearest'.
9.Put in order.
11.Like many a new parent.
14.Spark of creativity.
15.Time for a lullaby.
17.Merkel, known as 'Mutti' (Mommy) to her nation.
18.Radcliffe who won the NYC marathon three times, once as a mother.

Down

1.Like the Family Robinson, with a notable mother.
2.Mama, in Madrid.
3.Tattoo centerpiece, often.
4.A parental trap, at times.
5.Mac's partner in a classic comfort food.
7.On the dad's side.
10.Benson of 'SVU,' who became an adoptive mom.
12.What a stressed-out parent might be on.
13.Biblical matriarch who gave birth at 90.
16.Filipino matriarch.

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