Spelling crosswords for kids
Master tricky words letter by letter. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 crosswords on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Spelling crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Spelling Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 6. A shorter word made with an apostrophe
Down
- 1. A book with words and their meanings
- 2. Every letter that is not a vowel
- 3. A tiny floating comma mark in a word
- 4. Make the first letter big and uppercase
- 5. All the words you know and use
Spelling Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Spelling crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Spelling Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 4. Make the first letter big and uppercase
- 5. A word that means the same as another
- 7. A shorter word made with an apostrophe
- 10. A tiny floating comma mark in a word
Down
- 1. More than one, usually add an S
- 2. Learning the sounds that letters make
- 3. A book with words and their meanings
- 6. All the words you know and use
- 8. A beat or part of a word
- 9. Two words joined into one new word
Spelling Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Spelling crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Spelling Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 2. Every letter that is not a vowel
- 4. Check your writing for spelling mistakes
- 8. A shorter word made with an apostrophe
- 11. All 26 letters from A to Z
- 12. Learning the sounds that letters make
- 13. A beat or part of a word
Down
- 1. Words that sound the same but mean different
- 3. Two words joined into one new word
- 5. A tiny floating comma mark in a word
- 6. A book with words and their meanings
- 7. All the words you know and use
- 8. Make the first letter big and uppercase
- 9. More than one, usually add an S
- 10. A word that means the opposite
Spelling Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
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About Spelling Crossword
Every Spelling crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Master tricky words letter by letter. Kids meet words like rhyme, alphabet and compound as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.
You'll find this Spelling 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 spelling 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 spelling 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.