US States crosswords for kids
The fifty states of the United States. 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.
US States crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
US States Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 1. Small state famous for maple syrup
- 5. Golden state with Hollywood and beaches
Down
- 1. Historic state where many presidents were born
- 2. Dairy state famous for cheese and cows
- 3. State in tornado alley of the Great Plains
- 4. Southern state with jazz music and bayous
US States Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
US States crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
US States Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 2. Desert state with the Grand Canyon
- 7. Golden state with Hollywood and beaches
- 9. Small state famous for maple syrup
- 10. Big sky country with mountains and bison
Down
- 1. Great Lakes state shaped like a mitten
- 3. Dairy state famous for cheese and cows
- 4. State in tornado alley of the Great Plains
- 5. Southern state with jazz music and bayous
- 6. State famous for country music in Nashville
- 8. Peach state in the American south
US States Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
US States crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
US States Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 1. Small state famous for maple syrup
- 6. Sunshine state with theme parks and alligators
- 9. Historic state where many presidents were born
- 11. Golden state with Hollywood and beaches
- 12. Dairy state famous for cheese and cows
- 14. Big sky country with mountains and bison
Down
- 2. State in tornado alley of the Great Plains
- 3. Peach state in the American south
- 4. State with Yellowstone and Old Faithful geyser
- 5. Great Lakes state shaped like a mitten
- 7. Southern state with jazz music and bayous
- 8. Desert state with the Grand Canyon
- 10. State famous for country music in Nashville
- 13. State with the Rocky Mountains and skiing
US States Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
The whole us states pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About US States Crossword
Our US States crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. The fifty states of the United States. Each one is built around themed words like florida, georgia and oklahoma, so children pick up us states 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 us states 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 us states 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.