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Fall crossword puzzle (free printable)

An autumn crossword with leaves, apples, scarecrows and the return to school. Great for September and October bulletin boards.

Fall Crossword

13 × 11 grid · 6 across, 5 down

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Fall Crossword

NameDate

1234567891011

Across

  1. 2 Nut that grows on an oak (5)
  2. 5 They turn red and gold before falling (6)
  3. 7 Fruit picked from orchards in September (5)
  4. 9 Bushy-tailed animal that stores nuts (8)
  5. 10 Tool for gathering leaves into a pile (4)
  6. 11 Another name for this season (6)

Down

  1. 1 Time to bring in the crops (7)
  2. 3 Month between September and November (7)
  3. 4 Warm knitted top (7)
  4. 6 Straw figure that guards the field (9)
  5. 8 Big orange squash (7)

Fall Crossword — Answer key

1H2AC3ORN4S5LEAVESCWR6STEVCO7APPLE8PABT9SQUIRRELETMER10RAKEPCKRIO11AUTUMNW

Across

  1. 2 Nut that grows on an oak (5) ACORN
  2. 5 They turn red and gold before falling (6) LEAVES
  3. 7 Fruit picked from orchards in September (5) APPLE
  4. 9 Bushy-tailed animal that stores nuts (8) SQUIRREL
  5. 10 Tool for gathering leaves into a pile (4) RAKE
  6. 11 Another name for this season (6) AUTUMN

Down

  1. 1 Time to bring in the crops (7) HARVEST
  2. 3 Month between September and November (7) OCTOBER
  3. 4 Warm knitted top (7) SWEATER
  4. 6 Straw figure that guards the field (9) SCARECROW
  5. 8 Big orange squash (7) PUMPKIN

About this fall crossword

This free fall crossword has 11 answers — 6 across and 5 down — in a 13 × 11 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

LEAVES, ACORN, SCARECROW, APPLE, RAKE, SWEATER, HARVEST, SQUIRREL, PUMPKIN, AUTUMN, OCTOBER

Ways to use it

  • Back-to-school welcome activity
  • Pair with a leaf-collecting walk
  • Use the word bank for first graders

Puzzle facts

Answers11 (longest: SCARECROW, 9 letters)
Grid13 × 11 squares, 6 across and 5 down
Recommended forAges 6–10
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 fall 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 fall crossword for?

Ages 6–10. It has 11 answers in a 13 × 11 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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