Christmas crossword puzzle
14-word Christmas crossword puzzle with a word bank and answer key · 1 page + answer key
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This Christmas crossword has 14 words from a 30-word holiday bank, each with a clue a 2nd grader can read: "A ring of evergreen branches hung on a door", "Strings of these make houses glow", "A sled pulled by animals over snow". The word bank at the bottom lists every answer, so younger kids can match instead of recall.
Print it for the last day before winter break, a holiday party or Christmas Eve while the cookies bake. Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026. Click New puzzle for a fresh set of words and layout, so each child at the table gets a different puzzle, and turn off the word bank for teens and adults.
Tips for using it
- Tuck a folded crossword and a candy-cane pencil into each stocking.
- Kids who finish can write their own holiday clue for a sibling.
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Questions
What age is the Christmas crossword for?
With the word bank, grades 2 to 4. Without it, grades 4 and up, including adults.
Can I add my own Christmas words?
Yes. Choose My own words in the crossword puzzle maker and type each word with a clue, like "Grandma: She makes the best pie".