Autumn

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Across
  1. 3. The gathering of mature crops from agricultural land, usually taking place before the arrival of colder weather.
  2. 8. A condition of darkness or reduced brightness that can give a landscape a particularly somber appearance.
  3. 11. Describing a plant that naturally sheds its leaves at a particular time of year rather than keeping them throughout the year.
  4. 12. A soft, dry sound produced when leaves, paper, or similar lightweight materials move against one another.
  5. 13. A single small section of a compound leaf that forms part of a larger structure attached to one stem.
  6. 17. Slightly wet or moist, usually without being completely soaked.
  7. 20. The small nut produced by an oak tree, usually enclosed by a shallow cup-like structure.
  8. 22. A large outdoor fire made from combustible material, traditionally associated with gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
  9. 23. The seasonal movement of animals between different geographical areas, often following changes in temperature or food availability.
  10. 25. A cultivated area containing trees grown mainly for the production of fruit.
  11. 27. A layer of tiny water droplets suspended close to the ground that reduces visibility without usually being as dense as fog.
  12. 28. A long-legged arachnid often mistaken for a spider, commonly encountered in gardens and other outdoor areas during autumn.
  13. 31. A warm yellowish-brown color commonly associated with leaves during their later stages of seasonal change.
  14. 32. An organism that obtains nutrients from organic material and includes species that produce mushrooms.
  15. 33. A condition in which something necessary or desirable exists in insufficient quantities, sometimes affecting animals preparing for winter.
  16. 36. The visible reproductive structure of certain fungi, often appearing above the ground in damp conditions.
  17. 37. Describing cool, fresh conditions that feel particularly sharp and invigorating, especially outdoors.
  18. 38. Describing a region with moderate temperatures and clearly distinguishable seasonal changes rather than extreme heat or cold.
Down
  1. 1. A sensation of coldness that is often intensified by wind, dampness, or falling temperatures.
  2. 2. A prolonged period of greatly reduced bodily activity that allows certain animals to conserve energy during unfavorable conditions.
  3. 4. A portable light enclosed by a protective covering, often used as a decoration during autumn celebrations.
  4. 5. The wormlike immature stage of a butterfly or moth, usually characterized by a long body and multiple pairs of legs.
  5. 6. To lose firmness and become limp, often because a plant lacks sufficient water.
  6. 7. A form of precipitation consisting of very small water droplets that fall slowly and continuously.
  7. 8. A hard-skinned fruit related to pumpkins, often used for decoration or as a container after being dried.
  8. 9. The leaves of trees and other plants considered collectively, especially when they create a particular seasonal appearance.
  9. 10. A sudden, brief increase in the strength of moving air, often noticeable during unsettled weather.
  10. 14. Either of two points in the year when the period of daylight is approximately equal to the period of darkness.
  11. 15. A decorative horn-shaped container traditionally filled with fruit, vegetables, or other foods as a symbol of abundance.
  12. 16. Describing a sky that is almost entirely covered by a continuous layer of cloud.
  13. 18. A large edible fruit with thick flesh and a hard outer covering, strongly associated with Halloween decorations.
  14. 19. A vivid, intense shade of red often seen among leaves before they fall from certain trees.
  15. 21. Either of two points in the year marking the longest or shortest period of daylight, occurring near the beginning of summer or winter.
  16. 24. To become weak, dry, and less healthy because of natural aging or unfavorable conditions.
  17. 26. Describing a tree or branch from which most or all of the leaves have disappeared.
  18. 29. A small mammal with a bushy tail that commonly gathers and stores nuts for later consumption.
  19. 30. The period of natural light between sunset and complete darkness, or between complete darkness and sunrise.
  20. 34. The shiny brown seed of a horse chestnut tree, traditionally collected by children for use in a seasonal game.
  21. 35. The season that follows summer and comes before winter, characterized by falling temperatures and major changes in vegetation.