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Kids crosswords with simple clues and big squares. Four themed crosswords — animals, school, food, and seasons and nature — written in plain words that young readers know. Each one prints on A4 with a matching answer sheet.
Who they suit
Made for young readers Every clue describes the answer the way a child might: what it looks like, what it does or where you find it. Answers are common words of three to eight letters, and each puzzle sticks to one theme so children can guess from the topic.
Last reviewed: 24 September 2026
Tips for grown-ups: read the clues together first and let your child choose where to start. Encourage them to count the squares before writing, and to use letters from crossing words. Spelling mistakes show up quickly because the crossing word will not fit — a gentle way to practise spelling without a test.
Printable puzzles
Kids crosswords to print Each puzzle has its own solution. It stays hidden until you choose Show solution, and Print solution prints it on a separate page.
Read each clue and write one letter in each square. The number in brackets shows how many letters the answer has.
Across 4 It swings through trees and loves bananas (6) 5 It has long ears and hops about (6) 7 A very big grey animal with a long trunk (8) 9 A green animal that jumps and says ribbit (4) Down 1 A big cat with a shaggy mane that roars (4) 2 A tall animal with a very long neck (7) 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7) 6 It looks like a horse with black and white stripes (5) 8 A big orange cat with black stripes (5) Completed grid with every answer.
1 L I 2 G O 3 P I 4 M O N K E Y R N 5 R A B B I T G F U F 6 Z I 7 E L E P H A N 8 T B I R 9 F R O G A E R
Across 4 It swings through trees and loves bananas (6) MONKEY 5 It has long ears and hops about (6) RABBIT 7 A very big grey animal with a long trunk (8) ELEPHANT 9 A green animal that jumps and says ribbit (4) FROG Down 1 A big cat with a shaggy mane that roars (4) LION 2 A tall animal with a very long neck (7) GIRAFFE 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7) PENGUIN 6 It looks like a horse with black and white stripes (5) ZEBRA 8 A big orange cat with black stripes (5) TIGER Read each clue and write one letter in each square. The number in brackets shows how many letters the answer has.
Across 3 The grown-up who helps your class learn (7) 5 You carry your things to school in it (3) 6 Colourful liquid you use with a brush (5) 7 A table where you sit and work (4) Down 1 The meal you eat in the middle of the day (5) 2 You write and draw with it, and can rub it out (6) 4 Use it to draw straight lines (5) 5 It has pages you can read (4) Completed grid with every answer.
1 L U 2 P N 3 T E A C H E 4 R 5 B A G N H U O C L O 6 P A I N T 7 D E S K L R
Across 3 The grown-up who helps your class learn (7) TEACHER 5 You carry your things to school in it (3) BAG 6 Colourful liquid you use with a brush (5) PAINT 7 A table where you sit and work (4) DESK Down 1 The meal you eat in the middle of the day (5) LUNCH 2 You write and draw with it, and can rub it out (6) PENCIL 4 Use it to draw straight lines (5) RULER 5 It has pages you can read (4) BOOK Read each clue and write one letter in each square. The number in brackets shows how many letters the answer has.
Across 3 Tiny white grains you cook and eat, often with curry (4) 5 A long yellow fruit that you peel (6) 8 Bread that has been made hot and crunchy (5) 9 Hens lay this (3) Down 1 You make sandwiches with slices of this (5) 2 Small round green vegetables that come in a pod (4) 4 An orange vegetable that rabbits like (6) 6 A round red or green fruit that crunches (5) 7 You might eat these on toast (5) Completed grid with every answer.
1 B 2 P 3 R I C E 4 C E A 5 B A N 6 A N A S R P D 7 B R P E O L 8 T O A S T 9 E G G N S
Across 3 Tiny white grains you cook and eat, often with curry (4) RICE 5 A long yellow fruit that you peel (6) BANANA 8 Bread that has been made hot and crunchy (5) TOAST 9 Hens lay this (3) EGG Down 1 You make sandwiches with slices of this (5) BREAD 2 Small round green vegetables that come in a pod (4) PEAS 4 An orange vegetable that rabbits like (6) CARROT 6 A round red or green fruit that crunches (5) APPLE 7 You might eat these on toast (5) BEANS Read each clue and write one letter in each square. The number in brackets shows how many letters the answer has.
Across 1 Cold white flakes that fall in winter (4) 4 The bright star that lights up the day (3) 5 The season when flowers start to grow (6) 7 A tall plant with a trunk and branches (4) 8 Colourful arch in the sky after rain (7) 9 The warmest season, with long sunny days (6) Down 2 The coldest season of the year (6) 3 The season when leaves fall from trees (6) 6 The pretty, colourful part of a plant (6) Completed grid with every answer.
1 S N O 2 W 3 A I 4 S U N 5 S P R I N G T 6 F T U L 7 T R E E M O 8 R A I N B O W E 9 S U M M E R
Across 1 Cold white flakes that fall in winter (4) SNOW 4 The bright star that lights up the day (3) SUN 5 The season when flowers start to grow (6) SPRING 7 A tall plant with a trunk and branches (4) TREE 8 Colourful arch in the sky after rain (7) RAINBOW 9 The warmest season, with long sunny days (6) SUMMER Down 2 The coldest season of the year (6) WINTER 3 The season when leaves fall from trees (6) AUTUMN 6 The pretty, colourful part of a plant (6) FLOWER No printer? Play these crosswords online .
Questions
Frequently asked questions What age are the kids crosswords for? They suit most children who can read short sentences on their own, roughly ages 6 to 10. Younger children can solve them with an adult reading the clues aloud.
Can children check their own answers? Yes. Print the solution separately and let them compare letter by letter once they have finished, or reveal it on screen.
What if my child gets stuck? Try a crossing answer first and read out the letters it gives. Saying the known letters with gaps, such as 'T _ G _ R', often helps.
