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Retro ’60s & ’70s Crossword for Adults

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Retro ’60s & ’70s Crossword for Adults

Name ______________   Date ________
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Across

  • 2Dance music of the late ’70s (5)
  • 9Two-finger gesture of the era (9)
  • 10Family car with a long cargo area (12)
  • 12Outdoor movie theater you watched from your car (7)
  • 13Kind of phone with a dial (6)
  • 14Coin-operated music machine at the diner (7)

Down

  • 1School dance in stocking feet (7)
  • 3Jewelry that “changed color” with your feelings (8)
  • 4Frozen meal on a divided tray (8)
  • 5Machine for typing letters before computers (10)
  • 6Lamp with slowly rising blobs (two words) (8)
  • 7Pants flared at the hem (11)
  • 8Tape cartridge played in cars (10)
  • 11Material records are made of (5)
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For
Adults and teens
Time
15–25 min
Grid
16 × 16
Clues
14 (6 across, 8 down)
Paper
US Letter, 2 pages
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Printable Retro ’60s & ’70s Crossword for Adults PDF preview with grid and clues

About this crossword

A nostalgic crossword for adults about everyday life in the ’60s and ’70s, from drive-ins to disco.

The puzzle has 14 clues on a 16×16 grid. The PDF prints the puzzle and clues on page one and the filled-in answer key on page two.

Did you know?

  • The lava lamp was invented in 1963 by British designer Edward Craven Walker.
  • Swanson’s frozen TV dinners went on sale in 1953.
  • Eight-track tapes arrived in the mid-1960s and were popular in cars.

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Who will enjoy this crossword most?

Anyone who grew up in the ’60s and ’70s. It is a great conversation starter for reunions and senior groups.

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.

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