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Thanksgiving Crossword Worksheets

A crossword asks a little more of students than a word search: they read a clue, think of the word and spell it into the boxes without seeing it first. These Thanksgiving crosswords turn that into a holiday activity, with clues about the feast, the parade and the people who shared the first harvest meal in 1621.

The easy puzzle has six short words with simple clues, a good start for first and second graders. The medium puzzle has ten words for third grade, and the hard puzzle has twelve, with history clues about the Mayflower, the Wampanoag and Plymouth Colony for fourth and fifth graders. Every PDF has the filled-in answer key on its last page.

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Thanksgiving Crossword FAQ

Are these Thanksgiving crossword puzzles free to print?

Yes. All three Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving crossword?

Yes. Open the crossword maker with Thanksgiving 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.