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Summer In the City: Crossword Answer Key

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August 7, 2020 @ 10:00am | Kelsey Cochran

Welcome back to the District Fray crossword corner. This month, we’re celebrating all things summer in D.C. Did you get the right answers?

Across

2. Bound pages BOOKS
3. Temporary bar, store or restaurant (2 words) POP UP
8. Classic summer activity (2 words) ROAD TRIP
10. Cool off and dive in POOL
11. Stay at _ HOME
13. Order on the half shell OYSTERS
14. A time of leisure and travel VACATION
17. Public performances hosted by your favorite bands CONCERTS
20. Stay connected ONLINE
21. Now sparse, summer usually brings an influx of this person TOURIST
23. Another way to say “outdoor” – as in dining (2 words) AL FRESCO
26. Most events now VIRTUAL
28. What you do at 10 across SWIM
29. Pedal-powered two-wheeled vehicle BIKE
32. Your new go-to accessory MASKS
33. The Wharf houses the oldest continuously operating open-air of these in the U.S. (2 words) FISH MARKET
34. Join your favorite quiz master Carter every other Tuesday for this TRIVIA
37. These architectural delights line the National Mall MONUMENTS
38. The best spot for summer sipping (2 words) ROOFTOP BARS
41. this iconic American sport is back in (fanless) action BASEBALL
42. This crustacean is a DMV favorite CRABS
43. I scream, you scream, we all scream for (2 words) ICE CREAM
45. Water sport highlighted in our July issue PADDLEBOARDING
47. Revived food hall in the NoMa neighborhood (2 words) UNION MARKET
48. Go on this to tour the city from the water CRUISE
49. GPS scavenger hunt GEOCACHING

Down

1. performing arts center on 117 acres (2 words) WOLF TRAP
4. Nature, open-air OUTDOORS
5. A favorite summer drink made with wine, fruit and spirits SANGRIA
6. August in D.C. HOT
7. Popular lawn game involving throwing bean bags CORNHOLE
9. Spend a day on the Potomac doing this BOATING
12. Vibrant street art found throughout the District MURALS
15. Spontaneous games played by a random group (2 words) PICK UP
16. Make a night of visiting all your favorite watering holes (2 words) BAR CRAWL
18. Where to safely watch films these days (2 words) DRIVE INS
19. Popular city square in Ward 2 known to host great food trucks FARRAGUT
22. Take a trip to the shore for this (2 words) BEACH DAY
24. These celebrations are often held in summer FESTIVALS
25. Green spaces outlined in the July issue PARKS
27. Open-air space to enjoy brews (2 words) BEER GARDEN
30. Don’t go chasin’ WATERFALLS
31. Classic summer cookout BARBECUE
33. Buy local produce here (2 words) FARMERS MARKET
35. Park adjacent to Nationals Park (2 words) THE YARDS
36. Your beginner’s guide to this is in the Play section this month BACKPACKING
39. Rock Creek has 32 miles of trails for this HIKING
40. Find this truck for a sweet treat (2 words) MR SOFTEE
44. D.C. has free access to many of these institutions of learning MUSEUMS
46. Music genre celebrated with a favorite D.C. festival JAZZ

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