October Puzzle

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  1. 3. Mythical creature that has become a staple of Halloween lore and popular culture.
  2. 9. Dracula's bed.
  3. 10. An American filmmaker, artist, and animator known for his distinctive gothic and quirky style.
  4. 12. Supernatural powers of magic.
  5. 13. Halloween tradition primarily observed in North America and some other Western countries.
  6. 15. An American murder mystery and meta slasher franchise that includes six films, a television series, merchandise, and games.
  7. 16. American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.
  8. 20. The infamous ________ witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
  9. 21. Tasty October treat.
  10. 22. Casper the friendly...
  11. 24. A special outfit or disguise worn to transform one's appearance.
  12. 25. Wrapped in Egypt.
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  1. 1. This large, round, orange ________ is often carved into spooky faces for Halloween decorations.
  2. 2. Fall drink.
  3. 4. American politician, soldier, conservationist, historian, naturalist, explorer and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States, born October 27, 1858.
  4. 5. Warts on noses and pointy hats.
  5. 6. Eerie or startling creatures.
  6. 7. A young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
  7. 8. Beware! These flying rodents turn into vampires.
  8. 11. Black cat in the movie 'Hocus Pocus'.
  9. 14. A mythical creature that transforms from a human into a wolf-like beast.
  10. 15. The internal framework of bones that provides structure and support for the body of vertebrates, including humans.
  11. 17. All Hallows' Eve.
  12. 18. A spider's trap.
  13. 19. The Sanderson sisters are portrayed in this movie.
  14. 23. The lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.