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Nature provides an inexhaustible wellspring of vocabulary for captivating crossword puzzles. This topic can cover diverse biomes, unique animal species, botanical terms, geological formations, and meteorological phenomena. From obscure plant names to scientific classifications, the natural world offers both common knowledge and surprising trivia that can lead to elegant, educational, and sometimes tricky clues, appealing to solvers who appreciate the beauty and complexity of our planet.
Crossword clues used in nature puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“The thin sharp leaf of a pine tree”
NEEDLE (6)
“The colored part of a plant that produces seeds”
FLOWER (6)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients”
ROOT (4)
“A flower or blossom on a plant”
BLOOM (5)
“A tall plant with a very large yellow flower head”
SUNFLOWER (9)
“A tree valued for its sweet sap used to make syrup”
MAPLE (5)
“One of the brightly colored outer parts of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves and flowers”
STEM (4)
“A small plant with three round leaves on each stem”
CLOVER (6)
“A woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A plant or tree that keeps its green leaves all year round”
EVERGREEN (9)
“The small hardy part of a plant from which a new one can grow”
SEED (4)
“A tiny green plant that grows in dense carpets in damp places”
MOSS (4)
“Outdoor activities done for enjoyment when visiting public lands”
RECREATION (10)
“Massive subtropical wilderness and wetland in Florida”
EVERGLADES (10)
“Official authorization needed for overnight backcountry stays”
PERMIT (6)
“An uncultivated, uninhabited, and protected region”
WILDERNESS (10)
“A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“To walk long distances in nature for pleasure or exercise”
HIKE (4)
“California home to El Capitan and Half Dome”
YOSEMITE (8)
“Mammoth underground passage system in Kentucky”
CAVE (4)
“Utah sanctuary famous for its deep red sandstone canyon”
ZION (4)
“Essential paper guide for navigating backcountry trails”
MAP (3)
“The pointed top of a mountain”
PEAK (4)
“The world's first national park, famous for its geothermal features”
YELLOWSTONE (11)
“A small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body and long antennae”
SHRIMP (6)
“A star-shaped marine invertebrate with five or more radiating arms”
STARFISH (8)
“A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water”
FISH (4)
“A gelatinous free-swimming marine animal with a bell-shaped body and stinging tentacles”
JELLYFISH (9)
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