Free printable PDFs · Answer keys included
Christmas Crossword Worksheets
The week before winter break is hard to fill, and a crossword keeps a room full of excited kids reading and spelling. Each clue in these Christmas crosswords describes something from the season, such as a reindeer, a wreath on the door or cookies left out for Santa, and students write the word into the numbered boxes.
Start first and second graders on the easy puzzle, with six short words like star, bell and gift. Third graders can try the medium puzzle with ten words. The hard puzzle gives fourth and fifth graders twelve longer words, including poinsettia, nutcracker and gingerbread, and a clue about Scrooge from A Christmas Carol. The last page of each PDF shows the solved puzzle for checking.
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Download PDF: Easy · 1st–2nd gradeEasy · 1st–2nd grade
6 clues · answer key
Download PDF: Medium · 3rd gradeMedium · 3rd grade
10 clues · answer key
Download PDF: Hard · 4th–5th gradeHard · 4th–5th grade
12 clues · answer key
Christmas Crossword FAQ
Are these Christmas crossword puzzles free to print?
Yes. All three Christmas crossword puzzles for kids are free printable PDFs, with no sign-up and no watermark. Download one and print as many copies as you need for your class or family.
Are there easy and hard versions?
Yes. The easy puzzle has 6 words for 1st–2nd grade, the medium puzzle has 10 words for 3rd grade and the hard puzzle has 12 words for 4th–5th grade. Harder puzzles use longer words and clues that ask more of the reader.
Do they come with answer keys?
Yes. The last page of every PDF shows the solved puzzle with every answer filled in, so you can check work quickly or let students check their own.
Can I make my own Christmas crossword?
Yes. Open the crossword maker with Christmas words and clues already filled in. Change any word or clue, add up to 20, and print the puzzle with its answer key. It's free, with no sign-up.