Printable crossword puzzles
Pick a theme and a level, make as many crosswords as you like and print them. The clues are on the same sheet, right below the grid.
Preview of the printable sheet: Crossword puzzles
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- A4 or Letter paper
- Pencil and eraser
How do I print a crossword puzzle with an answer key?
On this page you pick one of three themes and one of three levels, make a new crossword with every tap and print it. The easy level has 8 words in large squares; medium has 12; hard has 16. The clues are on the same sheet, below the grid. Check the answer option to print the filled grid too.
How to use it
- Pick a theme: animals, food or nature.
- Pick a level: easy, medium or hard.
- Tap Make another crossword until you find a grid you like.
- Tick the answer option if you want the filled grid printed on a second sheet.
- Tap Print the sheet. In the print window, keep the scale at 100% (or choose Fit to page on Letter paper).
Which level to choose
- Easy: 8 short words, up to 7 letters, in large squares. Good for children who are starting to write.
- Medium: 12 words, up to 9 letters.
- Hard: 16 words, up to 10 letters, with more crossings.
How to solve it
- Read a clue and find its number in the grid. The word starts in the square with that number.
- Clues in the Across list are written from left to right. Clues in the Down list are written from top to bottom.
- Write one letter in each square. Count the squares to know how long the word is.
- Start with the clues you already know. The crossing letters help you find the other words.
- Every answer is a single word, with no spaces.
Frequently asked questions
What do Across and Down mean?
Across words are written from left to right. Down words are written from top to bottom. Each list of clues uses the numbers printed in the grid.
Where are the clues?
On the same sheet, below the grid, in two lists: Across and Down. Each clue has the number of the square where its word starts.
Do the crosswords come with an answer key?
Yes. Tick the answer option before printing and you get a second sheet with the filled grid and the list of words.
Do the puzzles repeat?
Each crossword is built from a randomly picked number. That number is printed at the bottom of the sheet, next to the theme and the level.
Can I use them in class?
Yes. The sheets are free to print and use at home or at school.
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