Summer In The City: Crossword

Welcome back to the District Fray crossword corner. This month, we’re celebrating all things summer in D.C. Check out the answer key here.

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ACROSS

2. Bound pages

3. Temporary bar, store or restaurant (2 words)

8. Classic summer activity (2 words)

10. Cool off and dive in

11. Stay at ____

13. Order on the half shell

14. A time of leisure and travel

17. Public performances hosted by your favorite bands

20. Stay connected

21. Now sparse, summer usually brings an influx of this person

23. Another way to say “outdoor,”
as in dining (2 words)

26. Most events now

28. What you do at 10 across

29. Pedal-powered two-wheeled vehicle

32. Your new go-to accessory

33. The Wharf houses the oldest continuously operating open-air of these in the U.S. (2 words)

34. Join your favorite quiz master Carter every other Tuesday for this

37. These architectural delights line the National Mall

38. The best spot for summer sipping (2 words)

41. This iconic American sport
is back in (fanless) action

42. This crustacean is a DMV favorite

43. I scream, you scream, we all scream for (2 words)

45. Water sport highlighted in
our July issue

47. Revived food hall in the NoMa neighborhood (2 words)

48. Go on this to tour the city from the water

49. GPS scavenger hunt

DOWN

1. Performing arts center on 117 acres (2 words)

4. Nature, open-air

5. A favorite summer drink made with wine, fruit and spirits

6. August in D.C.

7. Popular lawn game involving throwing bean bags

9. Spend a day on the Potomac doing this

12. Vibrant street art found throughout the District

15. Spontaneous games played by a random group (2 words)

16. Make a night of visiting all your favorite watering holes (2 words)

18. Where to safely watch films these days (2 words)

19. Popular city square in Ward 2 known to host great food trucks

22. Take a trip to the shore for this (2 words)

24. These celebrations are often held in summer

25. Green spaces outlined in the July issue

27. Open-air space to enjoy brews (2 words)

30. Don’t go chasin’

31. Classic summer cookout

33. Buy local produce here (2 words)

35. Park adjacent to Nationals Park (2 words)

36. Your beginner’s guide to this is in the Play section this month

39. Rock Creek has 32 miles of trails for this

40. Find this truck for a sweet treat (2 words)

44. D.C. has free access to many of these institutions of learning

46. Music genre celebrated with a favorite D.C. festival

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