First romantic encounters, informally Crossword Clue

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INFORMALLY (adverb)
1. with the use of colloquial expressions
ROMANTIC (adjective)
1. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
2. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
ROMANTIC (noun)
1. an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism
2. a soulful or amorous idealist

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Across

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20. "Rock on!"

22. Spill a secret, say

25. Pigpens

26. Computer's "brain," for short

28. French assent

30. Words from someone claiming innocence

34. Law enforcer on a plane

39. "Crud!"

40. One might be negotiated alongside a salary

42. Slushy drink at a gas station

43. "Watch your attitude!"

44. "Crud!"

46. Group of matching cards

47. Possesses

48. "May I ___?" ("Can I interrupt?")

52. Harvest

54. Campaigned

57. Has an afternoon rest

60. Bit of winter footwear

61. Guy who's a good boyfriend for the time being, colloquially

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65. "Who knows ... "

66. Letters in jazz and buzz

67. Pitch a tent, start a fire, etc.

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23. Unit of bread

24. Vividly shocking

26. Rented lakeside building, maybe

27. Slice, perhaps

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38. Kind of pointer that drives a kitty wild

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49. Scottish hat

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53. Shenanigan

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55. Part in a movie

56. Eucalyptus leaves, for a koala

58. Haiku or limerick, e.g.

59. Make a trade

60. Hollywood, with "the"

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