Grab a pencil, some colors, and get comfy—these winter crossword puzzles are a fun way to warm up those thinking skills on a cold day.
With different levels to choose from, they help kids practice vocabulary and focus—while giving them a break from endless scrolling. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, family nights, or cozy afternoons at home.
You will receive 11 unique puzzles across four levels, ranging from an easy 12-word crossword for younger children to a giant 50-word challenge for puzzle enthusiasts seeking a real brain workout.
Don’t worry—if you get stuck, each puzzle includes a complete answer key, along with a friendly spoiler alert to test yourself first.
Bonus: Every page features cute winter-themed doodles and illustrations you can color while you fill out each puzzle!
Here’s what’s inside:
- Easy: 12 words
- Medium: 20 words
- Hard: 30 words
- Advanced: 50 words
Why Crosswords?
Because they’re good for everyone—kids, teens, and adults too! Crosswords help with spelling, focus, and creative thinking, and they’re the perfect indoor activity for the winter season. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there’s something satisfying about filling in those squares and watching the words come together.
How to Download?
There are two ways to download each crossword:
- Click the page you want to download to open a new PDF window. Then, proceed to print from that window.
- Click the yellow “Download PDF” button under each page you want to print to trigger a download to your phone or computer.
Easy Level
The easy level is a great place to start! With just 12 short words, these crosswords are simple and fun for younger kids.
Some children – especially 1st graders – may need a little help, but that’s part of the learning. These puzzles are perfect for introducing kids to the world of crosswords while practicing easy-to-spell winter words.
There are three different puzzle options at this level.
Medium Level
Ready for a little more challenge? The medium-level winter crosswords include 20 words per puzzle and are ideal for older elementary kids or early middle schoolers. These puzzles offer a nice mix of simple and slightly longer winter-themed words to stretch those thinking muscles.
There are three printable versions to choose from.
Hard Level
These puzzles are designed for middle- and high-school kids—or anyone who loves a good challenge! Each crossword includes 30 winter-related words, with more complex vocabulary.
Again, there are three options for this level!
Note: The images only show the crossword, but the PDF includes the across and down clues.
Advanced Level
If you’re up for a challenge, these winter crosswords have 50 words waiting to be solved. It’s a great pick for teens, adults, or anyone who loves a good puzzle. Grab a pencil, get some cookies and milk, and see how many words you can fill in.
There are two big puzzles at this level—print it and test your skills!
Note: The images only show the crossword, but the PDF includes the across and down clues.
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Hope you enjoy working through these winter crossword puzzles! They’re a great way to keep minds active on cold days. If you’re looking for even more seasonal fun, be sure to check out my other winter activities and printables.
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Also, make sure to check out all my games and puzzles.
Happy Puzzling!
