Fall Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable Autumn Puzzle + Answer Key)

This fall crossword puzzle is a fun autumn activity for elementary students, with clues covering Leaves, Harvest, Acorn, and Cider. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.

HA
SCARECROW
WRO
BEVR
OAEN
NTS
FET
CIDER
R
LEAVES
UC
TH
PUMPKIN
ML
NL
Y

Across

  1. Straw figure that guards a field
  2. Drink pressed from apples
  3. They change color and fall from trees
  4. Orange gourd picked in October

Down

  1. Gathering of crops at season's end
  2. Nut that can grow into an oak
  3. Knitted top worn when it turns cool
  4. Large outdoor fire at an autumn gathering
  5. Season between summer and winter
  6. Cold enough to need a jacket

About Fall and Autumn

Autumn arrives with shorter days, cooler air, and trees turning gold and red. In North America the season runs from the September equinox through December, bringing harvest festivals, apple picking, and the start of the school year.

Fall and Autumn Vocabulary

This crossword covers autumn vocabulary through descriptive clues, from LEAVES and HARVEST to seasonal sights like SCARECROW and ACORN and the cool-weather comforts of SWEATER and CIDER.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword as a seasonal activity in September or October. It pairs well with a lesson on why leaves change color, or with a walk to collect and identify leaves from the school grounds.

Printable Fall and Autumn Crossword Worksheet

Click the Print Worksheet button to print this fall and autumn crossword. The printable version includes the grid and clues, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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