What age can kids start doing crosswords?

Around age 6 or 7, once they can read short clues. Easy puzzles have picture clues and a word bank.

What do Across and Down mean?

Across words go left to right. Down words go top to bottom.

Skip it and come back! Letters from other words will help you guess it. Puzzle Buddy can give a hint too.

Yes. Press Print on any kids crossword for a big-letter sheet and an answer key.

Spelling counts, but crossing words help you check each letter.

What is it?

A crossword is a puzzle where words cross each other, like a little word bridge! You read a clue and guess the word.

💡 Ollie's Tip

Start with the clues you know best. Easy level has a word bank and picture clues to help you!

No timer, no rush. Take your time!

➡️ 1 Across: 🐱 A pet that meows (3)

⬇️ 1 Down: 🐄 A farm animal that moos (3)

Word bank: CAT · COW

Green means right. Keep trying! 💪

Crosswords build vocabulary, reading and problem-solving. Kids learn to use clues and letter counts to reason about words.

Start at the Easy level, and try printing a sheet to solve together. Read clues out loud and celebrate every word or square found.

What age can kids start doing crosswords?: Around age 6 or 7, once they can read short clues. Easy puzzles have picture clues and a word bank.
What do Across and Down mean?: Across words go left to right. Down words go top to bottom.
What if I don't know an answer?: Skip it and come back! Letters from other words will help you guess it. Puzzle Buddy can give a hint too.
Can I print a crossword?: Yes. Press Print on any kids crossword for a big-letter sheet and an answer key.
Do I need to spell perfectly?: Spelling counts, but crossing words help you check each letter.