Early Autumn
Across
- 1. A place to buy fresh, locally grown autumn produce and baked goods.
- 4. A large outdoor blaze perfect for roasting marshmallows on crisp nights.
- 8. A wooded path ideal for a crisp autumn trek through nature.
- 9. Thick, cozy footwear essential for keeping toes warm inside boots.
- 10. Small, hard nuts dropped by oak trees that squirrels gather for winter.
- 16. A classic fall beverage served either chilled or steaming hot with cinnamon.
- 18. The refreshing drop in weather that makes you reach for a jacket.
- 20. A pre-game parking lot party featuring food, drinks, and team spirit.
- 21. Foliage that transforms into vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows.
- 22. The clean, refreshing, and chilled feeling of a September morning.
- 23. A traditional autumn ride in an open wagon lined with straw.
- 24. A diverse family of hearty autumn vegetables, including butternut and acorn.
- 25. A two-wheeled outdoor activity perfect for enjoying the cool breeze.
- 26. A crisp orchard fruit coated in a sticky, sweet brown confection.
- 28. A thick, cozy throw used for snuggling up on the couch as nights get colder.
Down
- 2. A popular orchard activity where you harvest your own crisp fruit.
- 3. A patterned, flannel button-down garment staple of autumn fashion.
- 5. A trendy fall flavor blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- 6. A warm, sweet chocolate beverage often topped with marshmallows.
- 7. A thin layer of ice crystals that begins to form on lawns overnight.
- 11. A natural consequence of the autumn equinox as nights grow longer.
- 12. A classic weekend sporting event played on a gridiron.
- 13. A giant, living labyrinth cut into a field of stalks for fall entertainment.
- 14. A snug, knit cap worn to keep your head warm on a brisk day.
- 15. Sweaters, scarves, and heavy coats brought out for chilly days.
- 17. Large, orange gourds harvested for carving and baking.
- 19. The informal name for that perfect temperature where light layers are required.
- 27. The astronomical event in September marking the official start of fall.