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Space Crossword for Kids: Free Printable With Answers
A free printable space crossword for kids with 10 kid-friendly clues, a word bank and an answer key.
Crossword maker
Pick a theme or type your own words and clues (one per line: word - clue). The grid is built for you, with numbers, clues and an answer key.
Tip: print the worksheet for your child and the answer key for yourself. Choose “Save as PDF” as the printer to keep a copy.
Space Crossword
Read each clue and write the answer in the boxes.
Across
- 2. The path around a planet or star (5)
- 4. The red planet (4)
- 6. Person who travels into space (9)
- 9. Earth is one of these (6)
- 10. Goes around the Earth at night (4)
Down
- 1. Blasts off into space (6)
- 3. Icy ball with a long glowing tail (5)
- 5. A huge group of stars, like the Milky Way (6)
- 7. Planet famous for its rings (6)
- 8. The Sun is one of these (4)
Word bank: moon · astronaut · saturn · orbit · comet · galaxy · planet · mars · rocket · star
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📚 Curriculum sources: National curriculum in England: English (incl. spelling and handwriting)
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Words and clues
Read each clue together, count the boxes, and look for letters that are already filled in from crossing words.
| Answer | Clue |
|---|---|
| planet | Earth is one of these |
| rocket | Blasts off into space |
| moon | Goes around the Earth at night |
| astronaut | Person who travels into space |
| comet | Icy ball with a long glowing tail |
| galaxy | A huge group of stars, like the Milky Way |
| mars | The red planet |
| saturn | Planet famous for its rings |
| orbit | The path around a planet or star |
| star | The Sun is one of these |
Tip: keep the word bank on for younger children, and hide it for a challenge.
Questions grown-ups ask
How do I type my own words?+
One per line, the word then a dash then the clue, for example: tiger - Striped big cat.
Why didn't a word fit?+
Each word must cross another word on a shared letter. Tap New layout to try again, or add words with common letters.