About this crossword
A spring crossword about blossoms, robins, kites and April showers, from the first daffodil to the last puddle of the season. The clues are short and friendly, so it works for a classroom, a family table or a senior center.
15 clues, 6 across and 9 down, on a 14×14 grid; the longest answer has 9 letters and the shortest 3.
Did you know?
- The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on March 19, 20 or 21, when day and night are close to equal in length.
- The saying about April showers goes back to the 1500s, when the English writer Thomas Tusser wrote “Sweet April showers do spring May flowers.”
- Deer and rabbits usually leave daffodils alone, because the bulbs and leaves are poisonous to them.
Questions
When should I use this crossword?
Any time from March through May. It has no Easter words, so it suits every spring week, and pairs well with our Easter crossword in April.
How do I make the spring crossword easier?
Download the PDF with a word bank: it lists all 15 answers, from Blossom to Umbrella, so solvers match each one to its clue. The answer key is on page two.