Memorial Day Cookout

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Across

• The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend (6)
• Grilled sausage that pairs perfectly with mustard (5)
• Patty often topped with cheese and flipped on the grates (6)
• Yellow kernels on a cob, typically roasted and buttered (4)
• Shredded cabbage side dish tossed in creamy dressing (8)
• Meat and veggies threaded together and charred (5)
• Essential tool for flipping patties over the flame (7)

Down

• Displaying red, white, and blue pride for the occasion (9)
• Flavorful liquid soak that tenderizes meat before grilling (8)
• Sticky, bone-in barbecue favorite slathered in sauce (4)
• Sweet tomato-based topping for fries and links (7)
• Macaroni or rotini base for a chilled cookout side (5)

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