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Medium (Ages 7-9)

🏳️ Countries Crossword

Free printable countries crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!

✏️Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. Largest country in South America
  • 4. Country in Asia known for temples and elephants
  • 6. South American country with Machu Picchu ruins
  • 7. Country with the Great Wall and pandas
  • 9. European country with flamenco dancing

Down

  • 1. Country south of the US with great tacos
  • 2. European country famous for castles and cars
  • 5. Island nation with volcanoes and geysers
  • 8. Country with the Taj Mahal and tigers

About Countries Crosswords

This countries crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Mexico, China, and Italy. The intersecting words give helpful hints — if you get one answer, the next one becomes easier.

Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about countries, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.

Countries from around the globe. Looking for more? Try our Countries Word Search or Countries Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these countries 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 countries 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.