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Winter crossword puzzle (free printable)

Snowflakes, mittens and hot cocoa: a cosy winter crossword that is not tied to any one holiday, so it works all through January and February.

Winter Crossword

14 × 11 grid · 6 across, 6 down

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Winter Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 4 House made of snow blocks (5)
  2. 5 Long knitted strip worn around the neck (5)
  3. 8 Glide on ice with a blade (5)
  4. 9 Six-sided ice crystal that falls from clouds (9)
  5. 10 Frozen spike hanging from a roof (6)
  6. 11 Gloves without separate fingers (7)

Down

  1. 1 Big snowstorm with strong wind (8)
  2. 2 Hot chocolate drink (5)
  3. 3 Where logs burn to keep you warm (9)
  4. 6 White coating on the grass on cold mornings (5)
  5. 7 Bird that cannot fly but loves the cold (7)
  6. 8 Ride it down a snowy hill (4)

Winter Crossword — Answer key

1B2C3F4IGLOOOII5SCARFZ6FOEZ7PRAP8SKATEOLLRN9SNOWFLAKEDGTCDU10ICICLEI11MITTENS

Across

  1. 4 House made of snow blocks (5) IGLOO
  2. 5 Long knitted strip worn around the neck (5) SCARF
  3. 8 Glide on ice with a blade (5) SKATE
  4. 9 Six-sided ice crystal that falls from clouds (9) SNOWFLAKE
  5. 10 Frozen spike hanging from a roof (6) ICICLE
  6. 11 Gloves without separate fingers (7) MITTENS

Down

  1. 1 Big snowstorm with strong wind (8) BLIZZARD
  2. 2 Hot chocolate drink (5) COCOA
  3. 3 Where logs burn to keep you warm (9) FIREPLACE
  4. 6 White coating on the grass on cold mornings (5) FROST
  5. 7 Bird that cannot fly but loves the cold (7) PENGUIN
  6. 8 Ride it down a snowy hill (4) SLED

About this winter crossword

This free winter crossword has 12 answers — 6 across and 6 down — in a 14 × 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.

Want a quicker activity with the same words? Try the winter word scramble.

Answers

SNOWFLAKE, MITTENS, SLED, ICICLE, COCOA, BLIZZARD, SCARF, SKATE, FROST, PENGUIN, IGLOO, FIREPLACE

Ways to use it

  • Indoor recess activity on snowy days
  • Pair with a science lesson on ice
  • Send the online version for snow days

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: SNOWFLAKE, 9 letters)
Grid14 × 11 squares, 6 across and 6 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 winter 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 winter crossword for?

Ages 6–10. It has 12 answers in a 14 × 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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