Sweetheart

Once upon a time, there was a baker named Benny who had a huge crush on his coworker, Ellie. Every day, he would try to find ways to get closer to her and impress her.

One day, Benny decided to bring his secret weapon to work – a baking stone. He believed that this was the key to making perfect pastries that would win Ellie’s heart.

As he was preparing the dough for their best-selling cinnamon rolls, Ellie sneaked up behind him and whispered, “What’s your secret, sweetheart?”

Benny blushed and smiled, “It’s my baking stone. It helps me create the perfect texture and crispness in any pastry.”

From that day on, Ellie started referring to Benny as her “Sweetheart,” and business at the bakery boomed. Customers couldn’t resist the perfectly baked goodies that Benny created using his trusty baking stone.

And so, the answer to the crossword clue “Sweetheart” is BAKINGSTONE – a symbol of Benny’s love for Ellie and his passion for creating delicious pastries.