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20 printable crosswords

Each crossword has a fuller connected grid, more clues and a gentle-to-challenging mix. Print the full pack or the page you need.

Crossword 1

Calm Morning

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6. A time arranged to meet or receive a service. (11)
10. Used to boil water for tea. (6)
11. Shows dates and appointments. (8)
13. A way to wash using falling water. (6)
15. A book used to record daily thoughts. (7)

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1. Natural light from the sun. (8)
2. The first meal of the day. (9)
3. A warm breakfast made from oats. (8)
4. Something that helps you remember a task. (8)
5. A place to grow plants. (6)
7. The ability to wait without becoming upset. (8)
8. A pause to recover energy. (4)
9. Taken as directed to support health. (8)
12. A regular way of doing things. (7)
14. A gentle trip on foot. (4)

Crossword 2

Around The Home

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2. Room where meals are prepared. (7)
4. Storage with doors or shelves. (8)
7. A roofed platform along the outside of a home. (8)
9. A cupboard or room where food is stored. (6)
12. Used to change television channels. (6)
14. Keeps someone warm. (7)
15. Lets light into a room. (6)

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1. A place for washing clothes. (7)
3. Fabric panels used to cover a window. (8)
5. Flat furniture used for meals or activities. (5)
6. A machine that removes dust from floors. (6)
8. It rings when a visitor arrives. (8)
10. Used to call someone. (5)
11. Soft support for the head. (6)
13. A seat with a back. (5)

Crossword 3

Hervey Bay Outing

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2. Songs and sounds to enjoy. (5)
3. A social sport with lanes and pins. (7)
5. A waterfront road or walkway. (9)
8. A sheltered place where pleasure boats are kept. (6)
9. A meal eaten outdoors. (6)
11. A place to borrow books. (7)
12. Sandy place beside the sea. (5)
13. A structure that reaches from shore over water. (5)

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1. A place to watch movies. (6)
3. A raised path often found near the coast. (9)
4. Large ocean animal seen near Hervey Bay. (5)
6. A large waterbird with a pouch beneath its bill. (7)
7. A place to grow plants. (6)
8. A place with stalls and goods. (6)
10. A warm drink often enjoyed socially. (6)

Crossword 4

Food And Cooking

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2. A utensil used to beat or blend ingredients. (5)
3. Orange vegetable. (6)
6. A bowl with holes used for draining food. (8)
7. Protective clothing worn over the front of clothes. (5)
9. Vegetable often mashed or baked. (6)
11. Cook gently just below boiling point. (6)
12. Sweet produce such as apples or bananas. (5)
13. An evening meal. (6)

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1. Food such as spaghetti or macaroni. (5)
3. A fragrant brown spice from tree bark. (8)
4. Holds brewed tea. (6)
5. Warm liquid meal. (4)
8. Instructions for cooking. (6)
10. Bread browned by heat. (5)
11. Cold dish with vegetables. (5)

Crossword 5

Keeping Active

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2. Gentle preparation before exercise. (6)
5. A seat with a back. (5)
6. Gentle movement to lengthen muscles. (7)
7. A pause to recover energy. (4)
8. The ability to continue an activity for some time. (9)
12. The ability to move around. (8)
14. Strength to do activities. (6)
15. Staying steady. (7)

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1. Air moving in and out. (6)
3. How the body is held. (7)
4. Moving on foot. (7)
9. The process of regaining strength after effort. (8)
10. Movement. (6)
11. Able to bend or move easily. (8)
13. Speed of movement. (4)

Crossword 6

Travel Memories

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1. Shows roads and places. (3)
3. Bag for travel. (8)
4. Sheltered place for boats. (7)
7. A planned route and schedule for a trip. (9)
10. A meal eaten outdoors. (6)
12. Official document used for international travel. (8)
13. A bus for longer trips. (5)

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1. Accommodation for travellers. (5)
2. Place for trains or buses. (7)
3. An object kept as a reminder of a journey. (8)
5. A recognisable feature that helps identify a place. (8)
6. Attractive view. (7)
8. Proof of entry or travel. (6)
9. Instrument that shows direction. (7)
11. Used to take photos. (6)

Crossword 7

Garden Corner

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3. A small hand tool for digging. (6)
5. Cooler area away from direct sun. (5)
8. Young plant. (8)
11. Plants used for flavour. (5)
13. Sweet liquid produced by flowers. (6)
14. Trimming plants. (7)

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1. Clear liquid people and plants need. (5)
2. Decayed organic matter used to improve soil. (7)
4. A frame that supports climbing plants. (7)
5. Bright sunlight. (8)
6. Colourful part of a plant. (6)
7. Covering used on garden soil. (5)
9. A fragrant purple flowering herb. (8)
10. Putting plants into containers. (7)
12. A fragrant flower. (4)

Crossword 8

Music And Movies

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4. A place to watch movies. (6)
6. A large group of instrumental musicians. (9)
10. Music played at the beginning of a stage work. (8)
12. Stringed musical instrument. (6)
13. Group of singers. (5)
15. A funny show or film. (6)

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1. Keyboard instrument. (5)
2. A serious story or performance. (5)
3. The person who guides the making of a film. (8)
5. The written words and directions for a performance. (6)
7. Where performers stand. (5)
8. Notes sounding pleasantly together. (7)
9. Tune in music. (6)
11. Proof of entry or travel. (6)
14. Person who performs a role. (5)

Crossword 9

Community Day

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3. People together. (5)
5. Number game often played socially. (5)
6. A place to borrow books. (7)
9. A midday meal. (5)
11. An event held to collect money for a cause. (10)
12. A meeting of people for a shared purpose. (9)
13. A group chosen to organise or decide matters. (9)
14. A practical learning session. (8)

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1. Social group or venue. (4)
2. To do with being with others. (6)
4. Person who helps without pay. (9)
7. A planned activity. (5)
8. A person who lives nearby. (9)
10. A community meeting place. (6)
11. A companion you know and like. (6)

Crossword 10

Memory Boost

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2. To gain knowledge. (5)
4. To use your mind. (5)
9. Direct your attention closely. (11)
12. To do or say again. (6)
13. Watch carefully and notice details. (7)
15. A thinking activity. (6)

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1. To hear with attention. (6)
3. To see or become aware. (6)
5. Paying attention. (5)
6. Repeated order or design. (7)
7. A set of things arranged in a particular order. (8)
8. A planned way to solve a problem. (8)
10. Connect one idea with another. (9)
11. To remember. (6)
14. To look carefully. (6)

Crossword 11

Safety At Home

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1. Used for drying. (5)
5. Device that gives a warning. (5)
6. A route designed for walking or access. (7)
9. A serious situation needing immediate action. (9)
12. Support to hold near steps or ramps. (7)
13. Designed to reduce the chance of sliding. (7)
14. Sloped access path. (4)
15. Worn on feet. (5)

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2. Helps you see clearly. (5)
3. Mobility aid for walking. (6)
4. Used to open locks. (4)
7. A rail held for support beside steps. (8)
8. Used to call someone. (5)
10. Surface walked on indoors. (5)
11. A device that detects movement or another change. (6)

Crossword 12

Australian Places

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1. Capital city of Queensland. (8)
7. Queensland city known for gardens and flowers. (9)
9. Capital city of South Australia. (8)
13. Australia’s national capital. (8)
14. Capital city of the Northern Territory. (6)
15. City with a famous harbour bridge. (6)

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2. Victorian city known for its gold-rush history. (8)
3. Capital city of Western Australia. (5)
4. Western Australian coastal town. (6)
5. Sunshine Coast holiday town. (5)
6. Remote north-western region famous for dramatic ranges. (9)
8. Historic Victorian city. (7)
10. A vast national park in the Northern Territory. (6)
11. Capital city of Tasmania. (6)
12. Far North Queensland city. (6)

Crossword 13

Animals And Nature

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3. Australian tree-dwelling marsupial. (5)
4. A place to grow plants. (6)
7. Tall Australian crane known for dancing. (6)
8. Stocky Australian marsupial that digs burrows. (6)
10. Australian gum tree. (8)
13. Colourful bird that may mimic sounds. (6)
14. Sandy place beside the sea. (5)
15. Animal with a shell. (6)

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1. Coastal tree adapted to salty tidal water. (8)
2. Natural flowing waterway. (5)
5. Intelligent ocean mammal. (7)
6. Black and white Australian bird. (6)
9. Egg-laying Australian mammal with a broad bill. (8)
11. Tiny animals that build colourful marine reefs. (5)
12. Large ocean animal seen near Hervey Bay. (5)

Crossword 14

Craft Afternoon

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3. A picture made from many small pieces. (6)
4. Material for writing or craft. (5)
7. Painting method using transparent pigments and water. (11)
11. Small fastener on clothing. (6)
12. Fine strand used for sewing. (6)
14. Used for drawing or writing. (6)

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1. Repeated order or design. (7)
2. A cut-out guide used to repeat a shape or pattern. (7)
5. Decorative fabric picture made by weaving or stitching. (8)
6. Hue such as blue or green. (6)
8. Decorative sewing worked onto fabric. (10)
9. Strip of fabric for decoration. (6)
10. Coloured liquid used in art. (5)
13. Used to stick things together. (4)
15. Thick paper used for craft or greetings. (4)

Crossword 15

Old Favourites

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2. Music with words. (4)
3. Written message sent to someone. (6)
7. Early machine for playing recorded sound. (10)
9. Device for listening to broadcasts. (5)
11. Old style music disc. (6)
13. Small baked treat. (7)
15. An afternoon performance. (7)

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1. A picture taken with a camera. (5)
4. Holds brewed tea. (6)
5. Warm feeling when remembering the past. (9)
6. A treasured object passed through a family. (8)
8. A picture card sent through the mail. (8)
10. Book for photos or record of songs. (5)
12. Move to music. (5)
14. Shows the time. (5)

Crossword 16

Healthy Choices

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3. A gentle trip on foot. (4)
4. Night-time rest. (5)
6. Food made with the complete grain kernel. (10)
8. Maintaining enough fluid in the body. (9)
11. Taken as directed to support health. (8)
12. Health appointment to review wellbeing. (7)
13. An amount of food served to one person. (7)
14. Checks teeth. (7)

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1. Clear liquid people and plants need. (5)
2. Food eaten during the day. (5)
5. Staying steady. (7)
6. Overall state of comfort, health and happiness. (9)
7. How food supports health and growth. (9)
9. Sweet produce such as apples or bananas. (5)
10. A pause to recover energy. (4)

Crossword 17

Social Connection

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1. Spend time with someone. (5)
3. A warm drink often enjoyed socially. (6)
6. A trip away from home. (6)
8. An exchange of thoughts through speaking. (12)
11. People connected by place or shared interests. (9)
13. Written message sent to someone. (6)
14. Feeling accepted as part of a group. (9)

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2. Happy facial expression. (5)
4. A companion you know and like. (6)
5. A midday meal. (5)
7. People together. (5)
8. Friendly talk. (4)
9. A request for someone to attend. (10)
10. A person who shares time or activities with you. (9)
12. Used to call someone. (5)

Crossword 18

Quiet Evening

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1. Light evening food. (6)
6. Quiet thought about past events or ideas. (10)
9. Songs and sounds to enjoy. (5)
10. Keeps someone warm. (7)
13. Looking at written words. (7)
14. A thinking activity. (6)
15. A long fictional story in book form. (5)

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2. Soft support for the head. (6)
3. Peaceful and settled. (4)
4. A comfortable chair with side supports. (8)
5. Light from the moon. (9)
7. Screen for shows and news. (10)
8. A tale or account. (5)
11. Craft made by looping yarn with a hook. (7)
12. Light for a room. (4)

Crossword 19

Shopping Trip

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1. Common bakery food. (5)
4. Used to carry items. (3)
8. An organised list of goods or items. (9)
9. Holds cards and money. (6)
10. Cart used at shops. (7)
12. Answer: cafe. (4)
13. A passage between rows of shelves. (5)
14. Written reminder. (4)

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2. A reduction from the usual price. (8)
3. A place with stalls and goods. (6)
5. Where medicines are supplied. (8)
6. Shop for meat. (7)
7. White drink from dairy. (4)
8. The place where purchases are paid for. (8)
11. A record showing that goods were paid for. (7)

Crossword 20

Theatre Night

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3. A serious story or performance. (5)
5. Fabric that opens before a show. (7)
7. A strong beam directed at a performer. (9)
11. Where performers stand. (5)
13. Applaud with hands. (4)
14. The people watching a performance. (8)

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1. Group of singers. (5)
2. The area behind a theatre’s performance space. (9)
4. Brighten a room or stage. (6)
6. Audience approval shown by clapping. (8)
8. A break between parts of a performance. (8)
9. A funny show or film. (6)
10. Proof of entry or travel. (6)
11. Place to sit. (4)
12. Move to music. (5)