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ICYMI: April Crossword Puzzle

Try your hand at this month’s BOStoday crossword puzzle, made of clues from news and topics we shared about in our newsletter and on social media.

A patch of yellow tulips in Copley Square.

April was bloomin’ with news and events in Boston.

Photo via @berkie382

April showers didn’t dampen the exciting news and events across our city. We were able to share so many things this month, from the history of the Boston Marathon and cheering on the runners on Marathon Monday to breaking down the the city’s proposed budget.

As we prepare to welcome May, we’re testing your knowledge on what we covered over the last 30 days in our newsletter and on our social channels.

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

Down:
1. The Patriots Foundation helped launch a new league in this sport for high school girls in Massachusetts.
4. The Boston Marathon starting line location.
7. The local neighborhood that’s hosting a tour of 11 hidden gardens in May.
8. Pete Rogers designed a jersey for every win this season for this NBA team.

Across:
2. Massachusetts raised awareness for this critically endangered species on Monday, April 24.
3. A day of community service to honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
5. The name of New England’s first dog bar.
6. Fenway Park will host a tournament for this trendy sport this summer.
8. Boston is home to a native and non-native species of this bouncy animal.
9. The Garden Club of the Back Bay offers a self-guided tour for these blooming trees in Back Bay.

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