Good Guesses, But Wrong - Something Different #4
Many have pondered on whether the sole black block abstractly symbolizes existentialism, or a deep pang of loneliness; others say that I'm a coward for not making the grid fully white space Gratuitous "Check Puzzle" usage highly encouraged, nearly enforced Shoutout to AncientCosmographer for 1-Across; sorry to Bob for 4-Down; thanks to Paolo and Jack for being brave enough to test-solve this fresh hell .puz