Printable crossword puzzles
Free crosswords to print, each with an answer key on page two. For classrooms, families and rainy afternoons.
Geography
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American Landmarks
Famous parks, buildings and places across the United States. A warm-up for road-trip dreamers and students.
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Around the World
Test your geography with clues about landmarks, foods and features of countries on every continent.
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State Capitals
Can you name the capital cities of sixteen US states? A geography challenge for older students and trivia fans.
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World Capitals
Name the capital cities of countries on every continent. A challenge for geography buffs and trivia fans.
Weather
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Extreme Weather and Seasons
Blizzards, droughts, typhoons and the science of climate and seasons, explained at school level.
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The Science of Weather
Clouds, instruments, fronts and storms explained the way a meteorologist would. For weather buffs.
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What a Weather!
Rain, snow, wind and sunshine: a puzzle for kids about all kinds of weather.
Holidays
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Easter Fun
An Easter puzzle for children about eggs, bunnies, spring flowers and holiday treats.
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Fourth of July
Fireworks, flags and cookouts: words for America's Independence Day. A fun puzzle for the whole family.
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Holidays Around the World
Festivals of light, fasting, color and independence celebrated by people in many different countries.
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Jewish Holidays and Traditions
Symbols, foods and holy days of the Jewish year, from Rosh Hashanah to Purim, Passover and the Sabbath.
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Merry Christmas
A festive puzzle about Christmas traditions, decorations and the nativity story, for the whole family.
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Spooky Halloween
A not-too-scary Halloween puzzle about pumpkins, costumes, ghosts and candy for young trick-or-treaters.
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Thanksgiving Feast
A puzzle about the American Thanksgiving holiday: the feast, the Pilgrims and the things we are thankful for.
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Valentine's Day
A sweet puzzle for February 14 with clues about hearts, cards, flowers and everything that goes with Valentine's Day.
History
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American Symbols
Flags, coins, monuments and other symbols that stand for the United States, for students and curious visitors.
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Ancient Egypt
Rulers, gods, monuments and writing of the land of the pharaohs. For history fans who know more than pyramids.
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The American Revolution
People, places and events of the war for American independence. For students and history buffs.
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US Presidents
Sixteen American presidents, clued by what they are remembered for. Good for students and trivia nights.
Nature
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Botany Terms
The scientific vocabulary of plants: flower parts, tissues and life cycles, for gardeners and biology students.
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Habitats and Ecosystems
Biomes, food webs and how living things depend on each other, from tundra and taiga to estuaries and rainforests.
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Trees and Plants
A leafy puzzle about trees, plants and their parts. Good for nature lessons and garden lovers.
Transport
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All Aboard the Railroad
Trains, tracks and stations: vocabulary from railroads and rail travel in the US and around the world.
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Aviation
How airplanes are built and flown: aircraft parts, flight controls and airport terms for aviation fans.
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Things That Go
Vroom, choo-choo and whoosh! A puzzle for kids about cars, trains, planes, boats and other vehicles.
Sports
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Game On
Kick, swing, serve and dive: a puzzle for sports fans that covers popular games from around the world.
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Olympic Sports
Summer and Winter Games events, from the track to the ice. For sports fans and quiz lovers.
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Sports Terms and Legends
Golf lingo, scoring terms and the famous athletes every serious sports fan should know.
Vocabulary
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Opposites Attract
Find the word that means the opposite. A simple vocabulary puzzle for kids learning pairs like hot and cold.
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SAT Vocabulary Words
Sixteen words that turn up on college entrance tests and in serious reading, defined in plain English.
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Spelling Bee Words
Tricky-to-spell English words that often show up in spelling bees, each with a short definition as the clue.
Space
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Blast Off to Space
Astronauts, rockets and the night sky in sixteen easy clues. A first space puzzle for young explorers.
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Constellations and Stars
Patterns and bright stars of the night sky, from the zodiac to the Southern Cross. For stargazers.
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Planets and Space
A tour of our solar system, from Mercury to Neptune, with a few moons and space rocks on the way.
Science
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Elements of the Periodic Table
Sixteen chemical elements, clued by their uses and properties. For chemistry students and curious adults.
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Famous Scientists
Fifteen scientists and inventors who changed how we understand the world, clued by their discoveries.
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Forces and Machines
Simple science for young learners: pushes, pulls, magnets, energy and the simple machines we use every day.
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In the Science Lab
Equipment, methods and key ideas from the science lab, for middle-school students and curious adults.
Bible
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Bible Stories
Test your knowledge of well-known stories from the Old Testament, from the garden of Eden to Daniel in the lions' den.
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Minor Prophets and Epistles
The twelve Old Testament prophets from Hosea to Malachi, and the New Testament letters of Paul and others.
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People of the Bible
A puzzle about familiar men and women of the Bible, from Adam and Eve to Peter and Paul. Great for Sunday school and family game night.
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The New Testament
People, places and books from the Gospels, Acts and the letters. For Sunday school students and Bible readers.
Dinosaurs
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Dinosaur Discovery
Stomp back to the age of dinosaurs with this puzzle about famous species, fossils and prehistoric times.
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Meet the Dinosaurs
Famous dinosaur species and groups, from armored plant-eaters to feathered hunters, for students and fans.
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Paleontology
How scientists study ancient life: fossil types, rock layers, geologic eras and the methods of paleontologists.
Ocean
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Deep Sea Life
Creatures and places far below the sunlit waters: vents, trenches and the strange animals that live there.
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Ocean Zones and Features
Tides, currents, reefs and trenches: the geography and science of the sea for curious students.
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Under the Sea
A splashy puzzle for young solvers about the creatures that live in the ocean, from dolphins and sharks to crabs and jellyfish.
Human body
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Anatomy Terms
Bones, glands and organs under their proper names, for readers who know a little medical vocabulary.
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My Body Parts
Name the parts of your body from head to toe with simple clues, made for young learners.
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The Human Body
Organs, bones and body parts in a puzzle for students and anyone curious about how we work.
Music
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Classical Composers
Great composers from Baroque to modern times, clued by their best-known works. For concertgoers and music students.
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Make Some Music
Strings, keys, brass and drums: a puzzle about the instruments you meet in an orchestra, a band or a music classroom.
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Music Terms
Tempo, harmony, crescendo and more: the words you meet in band, choir and music class.
School
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Back to School
Sharpen your pencils! A puzzle about school supplies and the people and places you meet on the first day of class.
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Grammar Terms
Parts of speech, punctuation and sentence structure: the terminology of English grammar for adults and upper grades.
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Math Class Words
Key vocabulary from elementary and middle-school math, from fractions and angles to medians and volume.
Animals
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All About Birds
Sixteen feathered friends and bird words, from backyard visitors to the biggest bird of all. For young readers.
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Baby Animals and Groups
What are young animals called, and what do we call their groups and homes? A puzzle on animal names.
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Down on the Farm
A friendly puzzle about barnyard animals and the sounds they make. Perfect for young children learning to read.
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Endangered Species
Rare animals on the brink, from pangolins to the vaquita, plus the threats that put them there.
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Into the Jungle
Swing through the rainforest with this puzzle about jungle animals, from monkeys and toucans to tigers and sloths.
Food
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Culinary Terms
The vocabulary of a professional kitchen, from mirepoix and roux to deglazing and flambe.
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Fruits and Veggies
A tasty puzzle for children about healthy fruits and vegetables, from apples and bananas to carrots and broccoli.
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Good Morning Breakfast
Rise and shine with a puzzle about classic breakfast foods, from pancakes and waffles to cereal and toast.
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Herbs and Spices
Flavors from the spice rack and the herb garden, described by how they taste and what they are used in.
Fairy tales
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Andersen and Grimm
Classic tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm: their characters, objects and famous scenes.
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Greek Myths
Gods, heroes and monsters of ancient Greek mythology, for readers who know more than Zeus and Hercules.
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Once Upon a Time
Characters, objects and places from classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks.
Jobs
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Building Trades
Skilled workers and terms from the construction industry, from electricians and masons to blueprints and scaffolds.
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Careers in Medicine
Doctors, specialists and health professionals: who does what in a hospital, clinic or ambulance.
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Community Helpers
A puzzle for young children about the people who help us every day, like doctors, teachers and firefighters.