🪐 Planets Crossword
Free printable planets crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Planets Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 1. Circles of ice and rock around Saturn
- 3. Famous dwarf planet at the edge
- 4. Smallest planet closest to the sun
- 7. Bowl-shaped dent from asteroid impact
- 8. The red planet with rusty soil
Down
- 2. Farthest planet with fierce winds
- 4. Natural satellites orbiting planets
- 5. A planet spinning on its axis
- 6. Pluto is this kind of planet
- 9. The imaginary line a planet spins around
Planets Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Planets Crosswords
Test your planets knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. 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 planets, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Explore all the planets in our solar system. Looking for more? Try our Planets Word Search or Planets Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these planets 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 planets 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.