🇺🇸 US States Crossword
Free printable us states crossword puzzle for kids — ages 10+. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
US States Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 5. Historic state where many presidents were born
- 7. Golden state with Hollywood and beaches
- 8. Dairy state famous for cheese and cows
- 11. Desert state with the Grand Canyon
- 13. Big sky country with mountains and bison
- 14. Desert state with Las Vegas and silver
Down
- 1. Sunshine state with theme parks and alligators
- 2. State with Yellowstone and Old Faithful geyser
- 3. Great Lakes state shaped like a mitten
- 4. Southern state with jazz music and bayous
- 6. State famous for country music in Nashville
- 9. State with the Rocky Mountains and skiing
- 10. Lone star state that is the second largest
- 12. Largest state with glaciers and polar bears
US States Crossword — Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
About US States Crosswords
This advanced us states crossword features longer words like Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin and trickier clues that require real subject knowledge. A satisfying challenge for older kids.
Challenging crosswords develop vocabulary, spelling precision, and deductive reasoning. Working through tough us states clues teaches kids to use context and process of elimination.
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?
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▶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.