March Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Yellow flower blooming in early spring
  2. 5. Three-leaf Irish emblem worn on St. Patrick’s Day
  3. 6. Young plant emerging in early spring
  4. 7. Season that begins in March
  5. 9. What happens as winter ends in March
  6. 11. Astronomical moment when day and night are nearly equal
  7. 12. The ___ of March (March 15)
  8. 14. Early spring flower that blooms in March
  9. 16. Arc of color after a spring rain
Down
  1. 1. Red-breasted birds often seen as a sign of spring
  2. 2. March ___ (NCAA basketball tournament)
  3. 4. Hours lengthening as spring approaches
  4. 7. Rain that helps May flowers bloom
  5. 8. Seasonal movement of birds returning north
  6. 10. Zodiac sign starting in late March
  7. 13. March winds are perfect for flying a ___
  8. 15. Blustery element often strong in March
  9. 16. Common March weather feature