Louisiana: The Bayou State

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Across
  1. 5. Famous soup or stew made with a roux base.
  2. 9. The largest natural lake/estuary in Louisiana.
  3. 10. Louisiana’s state flower.
  4. 11. Sweet crop once called “white gold.”
  5. 15. Ocean body south of Louisiana that recently had a name change.
  6. 16. A popular Cajun music instrument.
  7. 17. Major river that runs through the state and into the Gulf of Mexico.
  8. 19. A wet, tree-filled area home to alligators.
Down
  1. 1. Large port city known for Mardi Gras and jazz.
  2. 2. Spicy dish made with rice, sausage, and seafood.
  3. 3. River forming part of Louisiana’s western border.
  4. 4. The capital city of Louisiana.
  5. 6. State bird of Louisiana.
  6. 7. Type of wetland common along the Gulf Coast.
  7. 8. Louisiana has these instead of counties.
  8. 12. A common type of Louisiana seafood, often boiled.
  9. 13. Louisiana’s nickname is “The ___ State.”
  10. 14. Explorer who claimed Louisiana for France.
  11. 17. Famous festival held before Lent.
  12. 18. Region of Louisiana known for pine forests and rolling hills.