October Crossword

4. Wailing spirit from Irish lore said to herald death.
6. Mass of leaves on trees, especially when colored brilliantly in autumn.
8. Preoccupied with disturbing or death-related themes.
9. Natural decomposition process, often symbolic in autumn imagery.
10. Hollowed gourd or metal casing used to hold a protective or decorative light.
11. Ghostly apparition or disembodied spirit.
14. Large kettle used in folklore for brewing potions or spells.
15. Disturbingly gruesome or horrifying, often linked to October’s gothic imagery.
16. Thin, delicate fabric or cobweb often associated with October mists.

1. Festive gathering where participants wear masks, tied to October revelry.
2. Three-day observance remembering the dead: All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints, All Souls.
3. Lingering presence of a ghost or unsettling memory.
5. Ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.
7. Fermented apple drink associated with harvest celebrations.
12. Illusory image or supernatural being.
13. Period of fading light between sunset and night, often tied to eerie atmospheres.