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Fourth of July crossword puzzle (free printable)

An Independence Day crossword about fireworks, the flag, 1776 and backyard barbecues. Good for summer camp and family cookouts.

Fourth of July Crossword

15 × 12 grid · 7 across, 5 down

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Fourth of July Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 2 Colorful bursts in the night sky (9)
  2. 5 Season of this holiday (6)
  3. 6 Another word for freedom (7)
  4. 8 Stars and stripes on a pole (4)
  5. 9 Marching bands on Main Street (6)
  6. 10 Meal on a blanket outdoors (6)
  7. 11 National bird of the USA (5)

Down

  1. 1 Document signed in 1776 (11)
  2. 3 The holiday celebrates this (12)
  3. 4 Handheld stick that fizzes with light (8)
  4. 5 Fifty of them on the flag (5)
  5. 7 Grill party in the backyard (8)

Fourth of July Crossword — Answer key

1D2F3IREWORK4S5SUMMERNPTCDAA6LIBERTYRRAP7BKSREAL8FLAGN9PARADETDBRIEEON10PICNICNCU11EAGLE

Across

  1. 2 Colorful bursts in the night sky (9) FIREWORKS
  2. 5 Season of this holiday (6) SUMMER
  3. 6 Another word for freedom (7) LIBERTY
  4. 8 Stars and stripes on a pole (4) FLAG
  5. 9 Marching bands on Main Street (6) PARADE
  6. 10 Meal on a blanket outdoors (6) PICNIC
  7. 11 National bird of the USA (5) EAGLE

Down

  1. 1 Document signed in 1776 (11) DECLARATION
  2. 3 The holiday celebrates this (12) INDEPENDENCE
  3. 4 Handheld stick that fizzes with light (8) SPARKLER
  4. 5 Fifty of them on the flag (5) STARS
  5. 7 Grill party in the backyard (8) BARBECUE

About this Fourth of July crossword

This free Fourth of July crossword has 12 answers — 7 across and 5 down — in a 15 × 12 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

FIREWORKS, FLAG, LIBERTY, PARADE, INDEPENDENCE, EAGLE, BARBECUE, PICNIC, SPARKLER, DECLARATION, STARS, SUMMER

Ways to use it

  • Bring a stack to the cookout picnic table
  • Use at summer camp on the holiday week
  • Talk about the Declaration after solving

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: INDEPENDENCE, 12 letters)
Grid15 × 12 squares, 7 across and 5 down
Recommended forAges 8+
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 Fourth of July 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 Fourth of July crossword for?

Ages 8+. It has 12 answers in a 15 × 12 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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