Spring growth is a term used to describe the period of time when plants and trees start to grow and bloom after the winter season. The two crossword solutions for this term are BUD (3 letters) and LEAFLETS (8 letters). A BUD is a small, rounded growth on a plant that will eventually open up to become a flower or leaf. Leaflets are thin, flat pieces of a plant's leaves that are attached to a stem. Together, these two solutions represent the beginning of spring growth.