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Kindergarten crossword puzzle (free printable)

A first crossword for kindergarten: three- and four-letter words, simple picture-style clues and a word bank so every child can finish.

Kindergarten Crossword

12 × 8 grid · 6 across, 6 down · word bank

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Kindergarten Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 2 You drink from it (3)
  2. 4 Big yellow ride to school (3)
  3. 5 Bright and yellow in the sky (3)
  4. 6 You wear it on your head (3)
  5. 7 Farm animal with a beard that says "maa" (4)
  6. 8 Color of a fire truck (3)

Down

  1. 1 It swims in water (4)
  2. 2 Pet that says meow (3)
  3. 3 Pink farm animal (3)
  4. 4 You sleep in it (3)
  5. 5 It twinkles at night (4)
  6. 9 Pet that barks (3)

Word bank

  • BED
  • BUS
  • CAT
  • CUP
  • DOG
  • FISH
  • GOAT
  • HAT
  • PIG
  • RED
  • STAR
  • SUN

Kindergarten Crossword — Answer key

1FI2CU3P4BUSAI5SUNE6HAT7GOATDA8RE9DOG

Across

  1. 2 You drink from it (3) CUP
  2. 4 Big yellow ride to school (3) BUS
  3. 5 Bright and yellow in the sky (3) SUN
  4. 6 You wear it on your head (3) HAT
  5. 7 Farm animal with a beard that says "maa" (4) GOAT
  6. 8 Color of a fire truck (3) RED

Down

  1. 1 It swims in water (4) FISH
  2. 2 Pet that says meow (3) CAT
  3. 3 Pink farm animal (3) PIG
  4. 4 You sleep in it (3) BED
  5. 5 It twinkles at night (4) STAR
  6. 9 Pet that barks (3) DOG

About this kindergarten crossword

This free kindergarten crossword has 12 answers — 6 across and 6 down — in a 12 × 8 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 kindergarten word scramble.

Answers

CAT, DOG, SUN, HAT, BUS, PIG, CUP, BED, RED, FISH, GOAT, STAR

Ways to use it

  • Turn on the word bank so children can copy the letters
  • Solve together on the board first
  • Use the play-online mode on a tablet with a grown-up

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: FISH, 4 letters)
Grid12 × 8 squares, 6 across and 6 down
Recommended forAges 4–6
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 kindergarten 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 kindergarten crossword for?

Ages 4–6. It has 12 answers in a 12 × 8 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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