Thanksgiving Dinner Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This Thanksgiving Dinner crossword puzzle is a fun fall classroom activity for K–4th grade students, with clues covering Gravy, Potatoes, Rolls, and Casserole. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.

P
E
C
GRAVY
RNC
SWEETPOTATO
EIR
NEN
PBWISHBONE
OER
TCASSEROLE
ANOA
TSLD
OL
LEFTOVERS
S

Across

  1. Sauce poured over turkey and potatoes
  2. Orange vegetable sometimes topped with marshmallows
  3. Bone two people pull to make a wish
  4. Baked dish, like a green bean one with crispy onions
  5. Food saved after the big meal

Down

  1. Sweet dessert made with nuts and syrup
  2. Long, thin vegetables in a popular side dish
  3. Golden bread baked with cornmeal
  4. Vegetable often served mashed with butter
  5. Soft, warm bread passed around the table

About Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner is the centerpiece of the holiday for many American families. Alongside the turkey, tables fill with side dishes like mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cornbread, followed by pies for dessert. Many families have special recipes passed down through generations.

Thanksgiving Dinner Vocabulary

This crossword covers the Thanksgiving table: side dishes like GRAVY, POTATOES, ROLLS, CORNBREAD, and GREENBEANS, the SWEETPOTATO and the CASSEROLE, desserts like PECANPIE, and traditions like the WISHBONE and LEFTOVERS.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword with a math or writing activity. Students can plan a Thanksgiving menu with a budget, or write the steps for their family's favorite dish as a how-to paragraph.

Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Crossword Worksheet

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

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