🐋 Whales Crossword
Free printable whales crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Whales Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 1. When a whale jumps out of water
- 3. The tail fin of a whale
- 4. Water blown from the blowhole
- 5. Whale famous for its songs
- 8. Sounds whales make underwater
- 9. Thick fat layer keeping whales warm
Down
- 1. Small white whale of the Arctic
- 2. Arctic whale with a long tusk
- 6. Hole on top of head for breathing
- 7. A baby whale
Whales Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Whales Crosswords
This whales crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Pod, Humpback, and Blue. The intersecting words give helpful hints — if you get one answer, the next one becomes easier.
Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about whales, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
The gentle giants of the deep ocean. Looking for more? Try our Whales Word Search or Whales Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these whales 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 whales 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.