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🍬 Hansel and Gretel Crossword

Free printable hansel and gretel 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

  • 2. Sweet treat on a stick decorating the house
  • 3. Big pot the witch uses for cooking
  • 5. Where the witch gets pushed inside
  • 6. Mean woman who wants children sent away
  • 8. How Gretel acts to save her brother
  • 9. What the witch wants to do to Hansel

Down

  • 1. The children's father who chops trees
  • 4. Dark scary woods where the children get lost
  • 7. White stones dropped to mark the way home

About Hansel and Gretel Crosswords

Test your hansel and gretel knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Fatten, Treasure, and Brave. Kids will need to think carefully about each clue to fill in the grid.

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

Two brave children outsmart a wicked witch. Looking for more? Try our Hansel and Gretel Word Search or Hansel and Gretel Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these hansel and gretel 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 hansel and gretel 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.