SPRING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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