Easy crosswords with every answer listed in a word bank — perfect for young learners and ESL beginners.
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About These Puzzles
A word bank lists every answer under the puzzle, so students focus on matching meanings and spelling instead of recalling words from memory. That makes word-bank crosswords ideal for younger children, A1 learners and mixed-ability classes. Both puzzles below include a word bank and an answer key, and print cleanly with the “Print / Save as PDF” button.
Puzzle 1 of 2
Puzzle 1: Fruit
12 words
Across
2. A round red or green fruit that grows on trees
8. A big green fruit that is red and juicy inside
10. Small round fruits that grow in bunches
11. A green or yellow fruit that is narrow at the top
12. A soft fruit with fuzzy skin
Down
1. A red fruit with tiny seeds on the outside
3. A sour yellow fruit
4. A tropical fruit with spiky leaves on top
5. A small red fruit with a stone inside
6. A sweet tropical fruit with orange flesh
7. A long yellow fruit that monkeys love
9. A round citrus fruit with the same name as its color
A word bank is a list of all the answers printed with the puzzle. Solvers read each clue, find the matching word in the list and write it in the grid.
Who should use crosswords with a word bank?
They are ideal for young children, A1 ESL learners and mixed-ability classes, because students practise meaning and spelling without having to recall every word.
Do these word bank crosswords include an answer key?
Yes. The answers are not shown on screen; click Print and the answer keys print on a separate page.
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