Issue 5 Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The bracket you fill out before March Madness that rarely stays perfect.
  2. 5. The official name for the first day of spring is called the ___ equinox.
  3. 6. This bright yellow flower is one of the first signs of spring.
  4. 9. A baby sheep, often seen in the spring.
  5. 11. A small green plant often associated with luck on St. Patrick’s Day.
  6. 12. PATRICK'S DAY A holiday on March 17th celebrating Irish heritage.
  7. 14. The color most associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
Down
  1. 1. The term for when a lower-ranked team beats a higher-ranked team in the tournament.
  2. 3. A lower-ranked team that unexpectedly wins big in March Madness.
  3. 4. A small animal with long ears that’s often linked to Easter and spring.
  4. 7. FOUR The final stage of the NCAA basketball tournament.
  5. 8. The country where St. Patrick’s Day originated.
  6. 9. According to legend, ___ hide pots of gold at the end of a rainbow.
  7. 10. The sport at the center of March Madness.
  8. 13. These insects start appearing in the spring and are important for pollination.