Groundhog Day Word Search

Words in the Groundhog Day word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

shadow

The dark shape the groundhog is said to look for.

winter

The cold season that folklore says may continue.

spring

The season expected early if no shadow appears.

burrow

A hole in the ground where a groundhog lives.

february

The month of the holiday, on the second day.

weather

The day's conditions of sun, cloud and temperature.

sunrise

Early morning, when the ceremony traditionally happens.

predict

To say what will happen before it does.

six

The number of extra winter weeks in the legend.

forecast

A statement about weather still to come.

groundhog

A stout burrowing animal also called a woodchuck.

woodchuck

Another common name for the groundhog.

burrows

Digs underground tunnels for shelter and sleep.

tradition

A custom repeated year after year.

crowd

The people who gather to watch the ceremony.

phil

The name of the Punxsutawney groundhog.

hibernate

To sleep through winter with a slowed body.

punxsutawney

The Pennsylvania town famous for the ceremony.

cloudy

Overcast skies mean no shadow is cast.

midwinter

The middle of the cold season, near February 2.

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