Spelling words crossword maker
Paste this week's spelling list and get a crossword that makes students spell every word correctly. Add clues or use the word bank. Free, printable, with answer key.
Spelling List Week 12
NameDate
Across
- 4 Reply to a question (6)
- 6 Very pretty (9)
- 8 Every single time (6)
- 11 As much as you need (6)
- 12 Past tense of think (7)
Down
- 1 Someone you like to play with (6)
- 2 For the reason that (7)
- 3 Not the same (9)
- 5 Asks for a choice (5)
- 7 From one side to the other (7)
- 9 What you do at a joke (5)
- 10 Not loud (5)
- ESEACBUFor the reason that
- NFIRDESomeone you like to play with
- HUHGRTOFrom one side to the other
- YWSALAEvery single time
- UAILEFTUBVery pretty
- TNDEFFRIENot the same
- WSRENAReply to a question
- NHUEOGAs much as you need
- IHWHCAsks for a choice
- TGUTHOHPast tense of think
- UEITQNot loud
- AHGULWhat you do at a joke
Word bank
- ALWAYS
- ANSWER
- BEAUTIFUL
- BECAUSE
- DIFFERENT
- ENOUGH
- FRIEND
- LAUGH
- QUIET
- THOUGHT
- THROUGH
- WHICH
Spelling List Week 12 — Answer key
Across
- 4 Reply to a question (6) ANSWER
- 6 Very pretty (9) BEAUTIFUL
- 8 Every single time (6) ALWAYS
- 11 As much as you need (6) ENOUGH
- 12 Past tense of think (7) THOUGHT
Down
- 1 Someone you like to play with (6) FRIEND
- 2 For the reason that (7) BECAUSE
- 3 Not the same (9) DIFFERENT
- 5 Asks for a choice (5) WHICH
- 7 From one side to the other (7) THROUGH
- 9 What you do at a joke (5) LAUGH
- 10 Not loud (5) QUIET
- ESEACBUBECAUSEFor the reason that
- NFIRDEFRIENDSomeone you like to play with
- HUHGRTOTHROUGHFrom one side to the other
- YWSALAALWAYSEvery single time
- UAILEFTUBBEAUTIFULVery pretty
- TNDEFFRIEDIFFERENTNot the same
- WSRENAANSWERReply to a question
- NHUEOGENOUGHAs much as you need
- IHWHCWHICHAsks for a choice
- TGUTHOHTHOUGHTPast tense of think
- UEITQQUIETNot loud
- AHGULLAUGHWhat you do at a joke
More options: word bank, hints, layout
15 × 13 grid · 12 words
Tips for a great spelling words crossword
Spelling crosswords work because the grid checks itself: if a child spells THROUGH as THRU, the crossing words stop fitting. That instant feedback is more useful than a list copied five times. Paste the week's list and add a short meaning for each word.
For younger grades leave the word bank on, so the activity becomes careful copying and matching of meaning — still valuable practice. For older students, turn the word bank off and keep the letter counts, so they must recall the spelling from the clue.
Make two puzzles from the same list by clicking New layout: one for class and one for homework. The word scramble mode is another quick variation for the same list.
Recommended settings
- The grid catches misspellings
- Word bank on for grades 1–2
- New layout = second version
- Try word scramble mode too
How to make a crossword puzzle
- Type your words and clues. Enter a title, then one answer per line followed by a dash and its clue, like "Whale - Largest animal on Earth". Up to 40 words.
- Let the maker build the grid. Every word is connected to the others, the squares are numbered and the Across and Down clue lists are written for you. Click New layout for another arrangement.
- Choose the options. Add a word bank, show or hide letter counts, or switch to Word scramble mode to turn the same list into an unscramble worksheet.
- Print, save or play. Click Print / Save PDF for the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2, download a PNG, or click Play online and Check answers.
FAQ
How do I use this spelling words crossword?
For younger grades leave the word bank on, so the activity becomes careful copying and matching of meaning — still valuable practice. For older students, turn the word bank off and keep the letter counts, so they must recall the spelling from the clue.
How many words can a crossword have?
Up to 40 words, each up to 25 letters. Ten to twenty words is the best size for one printed page. The grid grows to fit, up to 25 squares wide and tall.
Why was one of my words left out?
Every word in a crossword must cross another word, so a word needs at least one letter in common with the rest of the list and a free spot where it fits. The maker tells you which words could not be connected; click New layout or add a word that shares letters with them.
How do I print the crossword with the answer key?
Click Print / Save PDF. Page 1 is the puzzle with numbered squares and the Across and Down clues; page 2 is the answer key with every square filled in. Choose "Save as PDF" in the print dialog to keep a file.
Can students solve the crossword online?
Yes. Click Play online to type into the grid, then Check to mark wrong letters in red. Copy link creates a web address that contains the whole puzzle, so students open exactly the same crossword.