Halloween Crossword Puzzle (Printable)

A Halloween crossword with 12 kid-friendly clues, such as "Carved into a jack-o'-lantern" and "What you wear to go trick-or-treating". Print it as is, add a word bank to make it easier, or change any word and clue before you print.

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NameDateHalloween crossword9853411216107Across4. Eight-legged web spinner (6)7. She flies on a broomstick (5)8. Big pot for a witch's brew (8)9. All the bones of a body (8)10. Flying animal that sleeps upside down (3)11. Wrapped in bandages in an Egyptian tomb (5)Down1. Month when Halloween happens (7)2. Dracula is one (7)3. What you wear to go trick-or-treating (7)5. Spirit that says "Boo!" (5)6. Carved into a jack-o'-lantern (7)8. Treats collected door to door (5)puzzlemakerkit.com
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12 of 12 words placed.

How to use it

  1. Keep the clues or edit any line (word - clue).
  2. Tick Word bank for younger solvers.
  3. Download the PDF; the answer key is the last page.

Good to know

  • Pair it with Halloween bingo for a class party.
  • Click New layout for a differently shaped grid with the same clues.

Questions

Is there an answer key for the Halloween crossword?

Yes, on the last page of the PDF. Untick Answer key page to leave it out.

What age is it for?

The clues suit roughly grades 2–5. With the word bank, younger kids can solve it too.