Fall Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Corn treat sold at fall fairs, sweet and crunchy
  2. 5. Word describing an invigorating fall wind
  3. 8. Word describing the season's first hard freeze
  4. 10. Peak attraction that draws leaf-peepers to the Berkshires
  5. 12. Field guardian propped up each harvest season
  6. 14. Massachusetts city known for October hauntings
  7. 16. Decorative squash relative used in fall centerpieces
  8. 18. State famous for its syrup and dramatic foliage
  9. 19. September event marking day and night equal length
  10. 21. Season's yield, celebrated with festivals across the region
  11. 22. Jack-o'-lantern's raw material, grown in New England patches
  12. 23. Bog-grown fruit harvested by flooding in Massachusetts
Down
  1. 1. Wagon outing popular at autumn farms
  2. 2. Plaid shirt fabric favored during chilly hayrides
  3. 3. Island getaway quieter once summer crowds leave
  4. 6. Vermont town beloved for its autumn scenery
  5. 7. Where you'd go apple-picking on a crisp October day
  6. 9. Arrives earlier each day as fall progresses
  7. 11. Squirrel's autumn stockpile, often squash-shaped when cooked
  8. 13. Warming soup enjoyed as temperatures drop
  9. 14. Layer you'd reach for on a brisk October morning
  10. 15. Word for the charm of a New England barn in October
  11. 16. To gather leftover crops after the harvest
  12. 17. Pressed apple drink often mulled with cinnamon
  13. 20. Tree whose leaves turn brilliant red each autumn