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🪽 Dragonflies Crossword

Free printable dragonflies 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. Dragonflies have giant ones that see everywhere
  • 4. Where dragonflies like to live and hunt
  • 5. Mosquitoes and gnats that dragonflies eat
  • 7. You can see right through their wings
  • 9. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects

Down

  • 1. Tall plants near water where they rest
  • 2. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds
  • 5. Sitting still on a twig or leaf to rest
  • 6. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years
  • 8. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight

About Dragonflies Crosswords

This dragonflies crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Agile, Colorful, and Predator. 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 dragonflies, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.

Speedy flyers with dazzling wings. Looking for more? Try our Dragonflies Word Search or Dragonflies Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these dragonflies 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 dragonflies 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.