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🔤 Spelling Crossword

Free printable spelling crossword puzzle for kids — ages 10+. Read the clues and fill in the grid!

✏️Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Learning the sounds that letters make
  • 3. More than one, usually add an S
  • 8. Check your writing for spelling mistakes
  • 9. All the words you know and use
  • 10. Two words joined into one new word
  • 11. Words that sound alike at the end
  • 12. A letter in a word that you do not say

Down

  • 2. A beat or part of a word
  • 4. Letters added to the end of a word
  • 5. A book with words and their meanings
  • 6. Make the first letter big and uppercase
  • 7. A tiny floating comma mark in a word

About Spelling Crosswords

Designed for puzzle enthusiasts, this hard spelling crossword requires strong vocabulary and reasoning. Words like Homophone, Capitalize, and Apostrophe interlock in a grid that demands careful, strategic solving.

Challenging crosswords develop vocabulary, spelling precision, and deductive reasoning. Working through tough spelling clues teaches kids to use context and process of elimination.

Master tricky words letter by letter. Looking for more? Try our Spelling Word Search or Spelling Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked 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.