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I\u2019m not a big fan of cold weather, which means I spend much of the winter huddled up in the warmth of my home, counting the days until spring. How I pass my time during those chilly days varies, but it usually involves reading, watching movies and playing Chutes & Ladders and dress-up with my daughter.<\/p>\n

I also enjoy a good crossword puzzle now and then. With that in mind, I\u2019ve created the watermelon crossword below. Feel free to test your watermelon knowledge (and avoid the arctic chill of winter) by giving it your best shot. I tried to make it relatively easy, but I mixed in some tougher answers as well. Leave a comment with the answer (or answers) that stumped you the most!<\/p>\n

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ACROSS<\/p>\n

2. Underside spot color
\n5. Watermelon relative
\n8. Watermelon royalty title
\n9. Top watermelon-growing state
\n10. Popular watermelon cut
\n11. Here, watermelon is\u00a0given as a gift to hosts
\n12. Watermelon without spitting projectiles
\n15. National Watermelon Promotion Board abbreviation
\n16. Host town of annual World Championship Seed Spitting Contest
\n17. World\u2019s #1 producer of watermelon<\/p>\n

DOWN
\n1. Important insect in growing process
\n3. Official name: Citrullus ________
\n4. 92 percent of watermelon
\n5. Early explorers used them as this water-holding vessel
\n6. Commonly pickled part
\n7. Exterior hue
\n10. Important pre-cutting step
\n11. ___ Slice: Watermelon board mascot
\n13. Pigment that gives watermelon its red color
\n14. One of three key growing ingredients<\/p>\n

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