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5th Grade crossword puzzle (free printable)

Fifth grade vocabulary across science, math and language arts. Long answers and definition clues make it a solid challenge.

5th Grade Crossword

15 × 16 grid · 8 across, 4 down

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5th Grade Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 1 Group of atoms bonded together (8)
  2. 4 Any living thing (8)
  3. 5 Main message of a story (5)
  4. 6 Space a solid takes up (6)
  5. 9 Top number of a fraction (9)
  6. 10 Layer of gases around Earth (10)
  7. 11 Bottom number of a fraction (11)
  8. 12 Government by the people (9)

Down

  1. 2 Distance north or south of the equator (8)
  2. 3 Comparison without like or as (8)
  3. 7 Liquid turning into gas (11)
  4. 8 Testable prediction in an experiment (10)

5th Grade Crossword — Answer key

1MOLECU2LEA3MTE4ORGANISM5THEMETA6VOLUM7EP8HDVHY9NUMERATORPPROO10ATMOSPHEREHA11DENOMINATORSII12DEMOCRACYSN

Across

  1. 1 Group of atoms bonded together (8) MOLECULE
  2. 4 Any living thing (8) ORGANISM
  3. 5 Main message of a story (5) THEME
  4. 6 Space a solid takes up (6) VOLUME
  5. 9 Top number of a fraction (9) NUMERATOR
  6. 10 Layer of gases around Earth (10) ATMOSPHERE
  7. 11 Bottom number of a fraction (11) DENOMINATOR
  8. 12 Government by the people (9) DEMOCRACY

Down

  1. 2 Distance north or south of the equator (8) LATITUDE
  2. 3 Comparison without like or as (8) METAPHOR
  3. 7 Liquid turning into gas (11) EVAPORATION
  4. 8 Testable prediction in an experiment (10) HYPOTHESIS

About this 5th grade crossword

This free 5th grade crossword has 12 answers — 8 across and 4 down — in a 15 × 16 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.

Want a quicker activity with the same words? Try the 5th grade word scramble.

Answers

ATMOSPHERE, EVAPORATION, NUMERATOR, DENOMINATOR, METAPHOR, ORGANISM, LATITUDE, VOLUME, THEME, MOLECULE, DEMOCRACY, HYPOTHESIS

Ways to use it

  • End-of-unit review
  • Vocabulary homework
  • Morning bell-ringer for the week

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: EVAPORATION, 11 letters)
Grid15 × 16 squares, 8 across and 4 down
Recommended forAges 10–11
HelpsLetter counts after each clue
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 5th 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 5th grade crossword for?

Ages 10–11. It has 12 answers in a 15 × 16 grid, with letter counts after each clue.

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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