About this crossword
A Thanksgiving crossword with clues about the feast, the history and the long weekend. Friendly enough for the kids’ table, with an answer key for the grown-ups.
The puzzle has 16 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. For younger solvers, the “Easier PDF” adds a word bank so kids can match each answer to its clue.
Did you know?
- The Mayflower landed at Plymouth in 1620.
- President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863.
- Since 1941, by law, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
Questions
Can the whole family solve it together?
Yes. Print one copy per table and let kids take the easier clues like TURKEY and GRAVY while adults work on the rest.
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.