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Fossils crosswords for kids

Discover ancient fossils and paleontology. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
DigBonesMuseumAncientRockAmberImprintBrushLayerDiscoverand 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+

Fossils crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. Material that buries and preserves fossils
  • 5. Keeping something safe over time
  • 6. All the bones put together

Down

  • 1. A sample fossil for studying
  • 2. Species that no longer exist
  • 4. Finding something new and exciting

Fossils crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Replaces bone material during fossilization
  • 4. A sample fossil for studying
  • 5. Material that buries and preserves fossils
  • 7. Finding something new and exciting
  • 9. Showing fossils for people to see
  • 10. Keeping something safe over time

Down

  • 2. Species that no longer exist
  • 3. All the bones put together
  • 6. Carefully digging up buried fossils
  • 8. From millions of years ago

Fossils crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 4. Material that buries and preserves fossils
  • 6. Replaces bone material during fossilization
  • 8. All the bones put together
  • 9. Carefully digging up buried fossils
  • 11. A fossil mark left in stone
  • 12. Tool for chipping rock away from fossils
  • 13. Fossils are found in rock ones

Down

  • 1. Where fossils are displayed
  • 2. Showing fossils for people to see
  • 3. Species that no longer exist
  • 4. A sample fossil for studying
  • 5. Keeping something safe over time
  • 7. Finding something new and exciting
  • 10. From millions of years ago

The whole fossils pack

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

Easy packMedium packHard pack

More fossils puzzles

The same words, four other ways to play.

Fossils mazes3 levels →
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Fossils word scramble3 levels →
Fossils bingo3 levels →
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About Fossils Crossword

Our Fossils crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Discover ancient fossils and paleontology. Each one is built around themed words like layer, rock and sediment, so children pick up fossils 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 fossils 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 fossils 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.