About this crossword
A New Year’s crossword about countdowns, confetti and resolutions, for the last school day of December or the first one in January.
The puzzle has 14 clues on a 15×16 grid. The PDF prints the puzzle and clues on page one and the filled-in answer key on page two. For younger solvers, the “Easier PDF” adds a word bank so kids can match each answer to its clue.
Did you know?
- A ball was first lowered in Times Square on New Year’s Eve in 1907.
- Auld Lang Syne comes from a 1788 poem by Robert Burns; the title means roughly “days gone by.”
- January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, shown with two faces.
Questions
Is this suitable for the first day back at school?
Yes. It is a calm, low-prep activity, and the RESOLUTION and GOALS answers lead nicely into a goal-setting talk.
Can I print copies for a class or group?
Yes. Our crosswords are free for personal, classroom and non-commercial group use. Print as many copies as you need.
How do I make it easier?
Tick “Show word bank” before printing, or download the version with a word bank. Each answer also shows its number of letters.
Where are the answers?
The answer key is on the second page of the PDF. On screen, tick “Show answer key” or use “Check my answers” to see which squares are right.