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ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle

Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.

A Back Bay street on a sunny morning.

We’re looking forward to more sunny Sundays for Open Newbury next month.

Photo by @juansurface

Summer is fully underway with disco parties, outdoor movie screenings, and major festivals like Pride + Juneteenth. We’re ready to keep the summer celebrations going in July. Before we get started, try this crossword puzzle featuring clues from things we shared about in the newsletter and on our social channels from the last ~30 days.

Ready to take on the challenge? Complete our June crossword puzzle, then take a peek at the answer key below.

Across
Embrace — Name of the local organization that hosted the annual Juneteenth Festival in Boston.
Solstice — The name for the official start of the season.
MatthewsArena — Home of the world’s oldest artificial ice sheet, dating back to 1910.
CliffDiving — The extreme sporting event that the Institute of Contemporary Art hosted this month.
Brady — The newest inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

Down
Harborfest — Local celebrations throughout Independence Day weekend.
DuckBoat — The Celtics players road on these amphibious vehicles to celebrate the championship.
DonnaSummer — Boston disco legend who was famous for songs like “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance.”
Spike — Name of the Boston Marathon mascot.
FrogPond — This spray pool is located at the Boston Common and has opened for the summer.
WovenCity — The name of the new transit themed art installation in Allston.
Brown — Celtics Finals Game 5 MVP player.

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