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.
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.
PaperKind puzzles · Kids crossword · Animals
Animal crossword
NameDate
Read each clue and write one letter in each square. The number in brackets shows how many letters the answer has.
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Across
4It swings through trees and loves bananas (6)
5It has long ears and hops about (6)
7A very big grey animal with a long trunk (8)
9A green animal that jumps and says ribbit (4)
Down
1A big cat with a shaggy mane that roars (4)
2A tall animal with a very long neck (7)
3A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)
6It looks like a horse with black and white stripes (5)