Crossword3 levelsFree to print

Candy crosswords for kids

Sweet treats and sugary delights. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
LollipopGummyChocolateCaramelTaffyLicoricePeppermintWrapperSugarJellybeanand 10 more

3 crosswords on this page

Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.

Easy Ages 4-6Medium Ages 7-9Hard Ages 10+

Candy crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 5. Soft puffy white candy
  • 6. Tiny colorful candy decorations

Down

  • 1. Red and white striped candy
  • 2. Sticky sweet golden candy
  • 3. Sweet brown candy made from cocoa
  • 4. Small oval-shaped colorful candy

Candy crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. Covering you take off candy
  • 6. Soft puffy white candy
  • 7. Tiny colorful candy decorations
  • 9. Chewy candy you blow bubbles with
  • 10. Long twisty black or red candy

Down

  • 1. Sticky sweet golden candy
  • 2. Red and white striped candy
  • 4. Small oval-shaped colorful candy
  • 5. Sweet brown candy made from cocoa
  • 8. Hard candy on a stick

Candy crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. Long twisty black or red candy
  • 5. Fluffy center of some candy bars
  • 6. Tiny colorful candy decorations
  • 9. Soft puffy white candy
  • 10. Chewy candy you blow bubbles with
  • 12. Sweet brown candy made from cocoa
  • 13. Covering you take off candy
  • 14. A special snack to enjoy

Down

  • 1. Hard candy on a stick
  • 3. Candies come in these many colors
  • 4. Red and white striped candy
  • 7. Small oval-shaped colorful candy
  • 8. Sticky sweet golden candy
  • 11. Hard crunchy buttery candy

The whole candy pack

All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.

Easy packMedium packHard pack

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About Candy Crossword

Our Candy crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Sweet treats and sugary delights. Each one is built around themed words like toffee, lollipop and sweet, so children pick up candy vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.

Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.

Common questions

Are these candy crossword puzzles free to print?+

Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.

What age are candy crosswords designed for?+

Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.

Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+

Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.