Groundhog Day Crossword Puzzle

About the Groundhog Day Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the Groundhog Day tradition of watching a groundhog predict the arrival of spring. Look for words such as Punxsutawney, shadow, burrow, and forecast, along with details of the Pennsylvania celebration. It is a good fit for children learning about seasonal customs, animal folklore, or the change from winter to spring.

This crossword draws on 44 clues about Groundhog Day. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Person who introduces the annual prediction (9 letters)
• •Uncomfortably cold (6 letters)
• •Seasonal stretch arriving before summer (11 letters)
• •Burrowing mammal also called a woodchuck (9 letters)
• •Not especially cold or harsh (4 letters)
• •Famous forecaster's first name (4 letters)
• •One of four divisions of the year (6 letters)
• •Bright light from the sun (8 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.