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Mythical Creatures crosswords for kids

Legendary beasts from stories around the world. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
PhoenixGriffinPegasusKrakenCentaurMinotaurHydraSphinxBasiliskYetiand 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+

Mythical Creatures crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 5. A lion with a scorpion's tail
  • 6. A horse with beautiful white wings

Down

  • 1. A serpent king with a deadly stare
  • 2. An enormous monster of the deep sea
  • 3. A creature with a bull's head
  • 4. A dog with three heads guarding a gate

Mythical Creatures crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 4. A ghostly spirit that wails and screams
  • 6. An enormous monster of the deep sea
  • 9. A stone creature perched on buildings
  • 10. A horse with beautiful white wings

Down

  • 1. A lion with a scorpion's tail
  • 2. A person who turns into a wolf
  • 3. Half human and half horse
  • 5. A creature with a bull's head
  • 7. A giant with only one eye
  • 8. A serpent king with a deadly stare

Mythical Creatures crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. A small mischievous green creature
  • 4. A serpent king with a deadly stare
  • 5. An enormous monster of the deep sea
  • 7. A person who turns into a wolf
  • 8. Half eagle and half lion
  • 9. A dog with three heads guarding a gate
  • 10. A bird that rises from its own ashes
  • 11. A horse with beautiful white wings
  • 12. A mix of lion, goat, and serpent

Down

  • 1. A giant with only one eye
  • 3. A lion with a scorpion's tail
  • 6. A ghostly spirit that wails and screams
  • 8. A stone creature perched on buildings
  • 9. Half human and half horse

The whole mythical creatures pack

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

Easy packMedium packHard pack

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About Mythical Creatures Crossword

Every Mythical Creatures crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Legendary beasts from stories around the world. Kids meet words like phoenix, basilisk and leviathan as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.

You'll find this Mythical Creatures crossword in three difficulty levels - easy (ages 4-6), medium (ages 7-9), and hard (ages 10+) - each free to print with its own answer key. Working through them builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning, and because every level shares the same theme, siblings of different ages can play side by side.

Common questions

Are these mythical creatures 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 mythical creatures 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.