SPRING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 4. plant symbolizing motherhood and new beginnings
  2. 5. degree of hotness or coldness measured on a scale
  3. 7. long walks usually taken in the country or woods
  4. 8. large, brightly colored spring blooming plant
  5. 10. north America's cutest good luck beetle
  6. 11. shows bring may flowers
  7. 14. often nest underground in colonies
  8. 16. young sprig used as a symbol of Ireland
  9. 17. heavenly scented flower, blooms late spring
  10. 20. sling made of fabric, rope or netting, suspended between two or more points
  11. 23. "shoot" or growth of a plant
  12. 25. to produce young from an egg, by applying natural or artificial heat
  13. 26. a planned space outdoors, for display or cultivation
  14. 27. off / on rain throughout the day
  15. 29. symbolic arc of hope in many cultures
  16. 30. protects against rain and sunlight
  17. 32. passing of one state into another
Down
  1. 1. home to keep young ones safe and warm
  2. 2. small, long insect with many legs that feeds on legs of plants
  3. 3. meal taken outdoors as part of an excursion
  4. 6. short, sharp high pitched sound made by birds
  5. 9. fun to jump in
  6. 12. a renewed existence
  7. 13. warm enough to melt ice and snow
  8. 15. popular 1990's tv sitcom
  9. 18. cute, small, yellow, fluffy
  10. 19. color of spring
  11. 21. popular toy on windy days
  12. 22. brings forth warmth, radiance and cheerfulness
  13. 24. Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
  14. 28. spring songbird
  15. 29. also referred to as a "slicker"
  16. 31. sport consisting of two teams of nine players