🪽 Dragonflies Crossword — Medium
Free printable dragonflies crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Dragonflies Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 4. The long thin back part of the body
- 5. Baby dragonflies that live in the water
- 6. You can see right through their wings
- 8. Some dragonflies travel long distances
- 9. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years
Down
- 1. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight
- 2. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects
- 3. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds
- 4. Happening up in the air while flying
- 7. Dragonflies hunt and eat other bugs
Dragonflies Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Dragonflies Crosswords
This dragonflies crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Agile, Colorful, and Predator. The intersecting words give helpful hints, since getting one answer often makes the next one easier, which keeps the puzzle moving at a good pace. It is a solid step up for kids who have outgrown the Easy grid. It is a solid pick for indoor recess, homework time, or a rainy afternoon.
Solving a medium dragonflies crossword means reading closely, since a clue that seems obvious at first glance sometimes needs a second look once the crossing letters do not fit. That habit of rereading pays off well beyond puzzle time, especially with tricky homework instructions and test questions. That blend of recall and reasoning is exactly the kind of thinking schools value most.
For this medium crossword (ages 7-9), because the words share letters, one correct answer often unlocks two or three more, so it pays to fill in the easy ones first and use the crossing letters to narrow down the rest. Skimming the whole clue list before writing anything down often reveals which answers to tackle first. Encourage a guess-and-check approach rather than waiting for total certainty before writing an answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these dragonflies crossword puzzles free to print?
Yes, completely free. No signup needed, just print this Medium dragonflies crossword and start solving.
▶What age is this Medium dragonflies crossword designed for?
This Medium crossword is built for ages 7-9. It adds more clues and a bit more complexity, right for kids who can already read independently and enjoy a puzzle.
▶Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. The answer key prints separately, handy for confirming trickier Medium clues once the grid is filled in.