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Crossword maker

Type each word with its clue and get a numbered crossword with Across and Down clues and an answer key, ready to print. Free, no sign-in.

10 lines (up to 30). Write each as WORD: clue. The clue can be a definition, a sentence with a blank, or a question. Words that share a letter cross.
Fall CrosswordFall CrosswordNameDate12345678910ACROSS5.The seed of an oak tree7.A furry animal that hides nutsfor winter9.A warm knitted top for cool days10.A drink pressed from applesDOWN1.It stands in a field to frightenbirds2.Tall plant with yellow kernels ona cob3.Gathering crops when they areripe4.A big orange vegetable you cancarve6.A red or green fruit that growson a tree8.They change colour and fall inautumnPuzzle 71027Free at teach.peabody.kids
Puzzle ·
Fall Crossword: answer keyFall Crossword: answer key1S2C3H4PCOAU5ACORNRMRNVPE6AEKCP7SQUIRRE8LPTNOEL9SWEATERV10CIDERS5A ACORN 7A SQUIRREL 9A SWEATER 10A CIDER 1D SCARECROW 2D CORN 3D HARVEST4D PUMPKIN 6D APPLE 8D LEAVESPuzzle 71027Free at teach.peabody.kids
Answer key ·

To save a PDF, choose Print, then “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the sheets print.

All 10 words are in the crossword (12 × 11 squares).

How to use it

  1. Type one word and clue per line, with a colon between them: SNOW: White flakes that fall in winter.
  2. The maker crosses words that share a letter and numbers the squares. Any word that could not be crossed in is listed under the preview.
  3. Not happy with the layout? Press “Make another” for a different one from the same words.
  4. Press Print for the puzzle and the answer key. Turn on the word bank for younger students.

Ideas for class

  • Vocabulary review: write each definition as the clue and let students fill in the word.
  • Fill-in-the-blank clues (“The ______ is the center of a cell”) check that students can use the word, not just recognise it.
  • Have students write the clues: each pair makes up a crossword for the class to solve.
  • Use a word bank for grades 1–3 and leave it off for grades 5 and up.
  • Keep the answer key page for a quick check, or give it to a partner to mark.

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Questions

Why were some words left out?

A word can only go in if it shares a letter with a word already placed. A word with no shared letters is listed as not placed; change it for another, or add a word that crosses it.

How do I write the clues?

After the word, type a colon, a bar or a comma and then the clue. The clue can be a definition, a sentence with a blank, or a short question.

How many words fit?

Up to 30 on a sheet. Ten to fourteen words make the best-looking puzzle for most classes.

Can I save it as a PDF?

Choose Print, then “Save as PDF” as the printer. Each page can also be saved as a PNG under its preview.

Is my list private?

Yes. The crossword is made in your browser. Nothing is sent to us, and Share puts the list after the # in the link, which our server never receives.

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