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🇺🇸 US States Crossword

Free printable us states crossword puzzle for kids — ages 4-6. Read the clues and fill in the grid!

✏️Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Small state famous for maple syrup
  • 5. Southern state with jazz music and bayous

Down

  • 2. State in tornado alley of the Great Plains
  • 3. State with the Rocky Mountains and skiing
  • 4. Historic state where many presidents were born

About US States Crosswords

Start with a gentle introduction to crosswords using this us states puzzle. With picture-style clues and simple words like Michigan, even pre-readers can give it a try with a little help.

Crosswords introduce kids to the concept of interlocking clues — solving one word helps solve the next. At the easy level, this us states crossword builds spelling confidence and logical thinking.

The fifty states of the United States. Looking for more? Try our US States Word Search or US States Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked 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.