Crossword3 levelsFree to print

Moon crosswords for kids

Earth's closest neighbor in space. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
CraterLunarApolloOrbitPhaseEclipseGravityDustLandingRoverand 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+

Moon crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. Much weaker on the moon than Earth
  • 5. Thin curved shape of the moon
  • 6. Space program that landed on the moon

Down

  • 1. Bowl-shaped hole on the moon surface
  • 2. The ground of the moon
  • 4. When Earth blocks sunlight to the moon

Moon crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. Bowl-shaped hole on the moon surface
  • 6. Thin curved shape of the moon
  • 8. Different shapes the moon appears as
  • 9. Much weaker on the moon than Earth
  • 10. When the moon appears to grow

Down

  • 1. Vehicle that drives on the moon
  • 3. When Earth blocks sunlight to the moon
  • 4. The ground of the moon
  • 5. When a spacecraft touches the moon
  • 7. When the moon appears to shrink

Moon crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Different shapes the moon appears as
  • 4. The far side of the moon is called this
  • 5. When a spacecraft touches the moon
  • 7. Space program that landed on the moon
  • 9. Vehicle that drives on the moon
  • 10. Thin curved shape of the moon
  • 12. When the moon appears to grow
  • 13. Relating to the moon

Down

  • 2. The ground of the moon
  • 3. When Earth blocks sunlight to the moon
  • 6. Much weaker on the moon than Earth
  • 8. The moon circles Earth in one
  • 10. Bowl-shaped hole on the moon surface
  • 11. Ocean movement caused by the moon

The whole moon pack

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

Easy packMedium packHard pack

More moon puzzles

The same words, four other ways to play.

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About Moon Crossword

Our Moon crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Earth's closest neighbor in space. Each one is built around themed words like landing, flag and crater, so children pick up moon 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 moon 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 moon 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.