Education Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Engage your mind with terms from academia, learning, and schooling. This section covers subjects, institutions, pedagogical methods, and scholarly achievements.

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literature

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 3. A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem
  2. 5. A lyric poem addressed to a particular subject
  3. 7. The sequence of events that make up a story
  4. 9. A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
  5. 12. One side of a leaf of paper in a book
  6. 13. The underlying message or central idea of a work

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  1. 1. An account of imaginary or real people and events
  2. 2. A professional poet, often used as a title for Shakespeare
  3. 4. A person who actively opposes or is hostile to the main character
  4. 6. A section at the end of a book that serves as a conclusion
  5. 8. An introduction to a book typically stating its subject or aim
  6. 10. A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  7. 11. A category of artistic composition, such as mystery or romance

General knowledge

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. A musical instrument with eighty-eight keys
  2. 5. The continent that contains the Sahara Desert
  3. 6. The longest river in Africa
  4. 7. The capital city of Italy

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  1. 2. A very large body of salt water
  2. 3. The organ used for thinking and processing information
  3. 4. A large orange cat with black stripes

aryrsj

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The fourth planet from the sun known as the Red Planet
  2. 5. The windy blue gas giant furthest from the sun
  3. 6. Matter that makes up giant planets like Jupiter

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  1. 1. The natural satellite that orbits the Earth
  2. 2. The vast empty region beyond Earths atmosphere
  3. 3. The star at the center of our solar system
  4. 4. The hottest planet in our solar system

aryrsj

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 4. Bright objects seen in the night sky
  2. 5. The space above the Earth

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  1. 1. Small particles found in space clouds
  2. 2. What giant planets like Jupiter are made of
  3. 3. The planet known as the Red Planet

aryrsj

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Bright celestial bodies visible in the night sky
  2. 5. A vehicle used to launch people into space
  3. 6. Tiny particles of matter found in space clouds

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  1. 1. The vast void that exists beyond Earths atmosphere
  2. 2. The star at the center of our solar system
  3. 3. The third planet from the Sun and our home
  4. 4. The hottest planet in our solar system

Mandelbrot set

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. The outer boundary where the pattern becomes complex
  2. 3. The study of numbers and shapes used to create this set
  3. 4. The flat surface where the fractal is drawn

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  1. 2. A single point on the screen in the image
  2. 3. A visual guide showing the layout of the fractal

joy

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 4. A feeling of great pride or happiness
  2. 6. A pleasant facial expression with upturned corners
  3. 10. To laugh quietly or inwardly
  4. 12. A great victory or achievement causing joy
  5. 13. To fill someone with high spirits or pride
  6. 14. Glowing with love, confidence, or joy

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  1. 1. Achieves victory in a competition
  2. 2. A feeling of triumph or delight often expressed loudly
  3. 3. A short story designed to cause laughter
  4. 5. A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
  5. 7. The action or sound of being amused
  6. 8. To make someone feel pleased or happy
  7. 9. To make spontaneous sounds of amusement
  8. 11. Engage in activity for enjoyment rather than work

joy

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. To play and move about cheerfully
  2. 3. Cheerful and optimistic in outlook
  3. 5. To show triumphant elation or jubilation
  4. 7. Rapturous delight or an overpowering emotion
  5. 9. A broad expression of satisfaction on the face
  6. 10. Happy and cheerful in a hearty way
  7. 11. A thing said or done for amusement
  8. 12. To smile radiantly or happily

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  1. 2. In a state of peaceful happiness
  2. 4. To provide interesting and enjoyable occupation
  3. 5. A feeling of great pride and joy
  4. 6. To feel or show great joy or happiness
  5. 8. A feeling of high spirits or delight

General Knowledge

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 4. The Egyptian city home to the Great Sphinx
  2. 5. The former currency of Italy before the Euro
  3. 7. The highest singing voice type for women
  4. 11. An egg-laying mammal native to Australia
  5. 13. The apex predator also known as the killer whale
  6. 14. The scientist who formulated the laws of motion
  7. 15. The South American river with the largest discharge volume

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  1. 1. The longest river in Africa flowing through Egypt
  2. 2. The fourth planet from the sun known for its red hue
  3. 3. The Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement
  4. 6. The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties
  5. 8. The most abundant element in the human body by mass
  6. 9. A citizen of an ancient Greek city known for military prowess
  7. 10. A disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito
  8. 12. A bear native to south central China

Astronomy

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The famous dwarf planet at the edge of the system
  2. 5. The windy blue planet furthest from the sun
  3. 6. A streak of light caused by a falling space rock

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  1. 1. A large round object that circles a star
  2. 2. An icy object that develops a tail near the sun
  3. 3. The vast empty area beyond Earth's atmosphere
  4. 4. The star at the center of our solar system

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