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1st Grade crossword puzzle (free printable)

Sight words and simple nouns for first graders, with one-line clues they can read on their own and an optional word bank.

1st Grade Crossword

14 × 13 grid · 7 across, 5 down · word bank

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1st Grade Crossword

NameDate

12345678910

Across

  1. 1 Green animal that hops and croaks (4)
  2. 3 Tall plant with a trunk (4)
  3. 4 Water from clouds (4)
  4. 6 It has wings and feathers (4)
  5. 8 Birthday treat with candles (4)
  6. 9 White drink from a cow (4)
  7. 10 You wear it on your foot (4)

Down

  1. 2 Color of grass (5)
  2. 5 Red or green fruit (5)
  3. 6 You read it (4)
  4. 7 Bird that quacks (4)
  5. 9 Shines in the night sky (4)

Word bank

  • APPLE
  • BIRD
  • BOOK
  • CAKE
  • DUCK
  • FROG
  • GREEN
  • MILK
  • MOON
  • RAIN
  • SHOE
  • TREE

1st Grade Crossword — Answer key

1FRO2GR3TREEE4R5AINP6BIR7DPOULO8CAKE9MILKKO10SHOEN

Across

  1. 1 Green animal that hops and croaks (4) FROG
  2. 3 Tall plant with a trunk (4) TREE
  3. 4 Water from clouds (4) RAIN
  4. 6 It has wings and feathers (4) BIRD
  5. 8 Birthday treat with candles (4) CAKE
  6. 9 White drink from a cow (4) MILK
  7. 10 You wear it on your foot (4) SHOE

Down

  1. 2 Color of grass (5) GREEN
  2. 5 Red or green fruit (5) APPLE
  3. 6 You read it (4) BOOK
  4. 7 Bird that quacks (4) DUCK
  5. 9 Shines in the night sky (4) MOON

About this 1st grade crossword

This free 1st grade crossword has 12 answers — 7 across and 5 down — in a 14 × 13 grid. Every clue was written for this puzzle. It prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and you can also solve it online: type into the squares and press Check answers to see any wrong letters.

Answers

FROG, TREE, MILK, BOOK, RAIN, DUCK, CAKE, SHOE, BIRD, MOON, GREEN, APPLE

Ways to use it

  • Weekly spelling list practice
  • Morning work or reading center
  • Send home for family practice

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: GREEN, 5 letters)
Grid14 × 13 squares, 7 across and 5 down
Recommended forAges 6–7
HelpsLetter counts after each clue, word bank
Answer keyYes — on page 2 when printed
FormatsPrint, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the puzzle.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this 1st grade crossword free to print?

Yes. The puzzle and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.

What age is this 1st grade crossword for?

Ages 6–7. It has 12 answers in a 14 × 13 grid, with letter counts after each clue and a word bank under the clues.

Where is the answer key?

Click Answer key above the puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.

Can I change the words or clues?

Yes. Click Customize to open this exact crossword in the free crossword maker, where you can edit the clues, add or remove words, add a word bank and print your own version.

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