Autumn-themed Crossword (City Airways + Qatar Airways)

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Across
  1. 3. – Gatherings, games, and good times that fill the calendar as days grow shorter.
  2. 5. – A warm, golden hue seen in fall leaves and sunsets, glowing like honey on a crisp day.
  3. 8. – One of four chapters in the year—this one is crisp, cozy, and full of change.
  4. 9. – A tiny nut with a cap, often found scattered near oak trees.
  5. 11. – A feast-filled holiday where gratitude and gravy take center stage.
  6. 13. – This tree is famous for its sweet syrup and fiery red autumn leaves.
  7. 15. – The season's final gift, when fields are cleared and crops are gathered.
  8. 16. – A fancy word for leaves on trees, especially when they turn brilliant shades of red, gold, and amber in the fall.
Down
  1. 1. – A warm, spicy scent that swirls through kitchens in pies and cider.
  2. 2. – Round, orange, and ripe for pie or carving with a spooky face.
  3. 4. – These flutter down in shades of red, orange, and gold, crunching under your boots.
  4. 6. – Another name for autumn, when daylight dips and sweaters come out.
  5. 7. – A crackling blaze that warms chilly nights and roasts marshmallows.
  6. 10. – The grand stage where animals prepare, trees transform, and the world slows down.
  7. 12. – A straw-filled guardian standing tall in fields to frighten away feathered thieves.
  8. 14. – A color and a cue—it paints the pumpkins, trees, and sunsets of the season.