Halloween Crossword for ESL Learners

Halloween Costumes and Candy

"Halloween Costumes and Candy" is an easy crossword about Halloween with 14 clues in plain English on an 11 by 11 grid.

Every answer is an everyday English word rather than a name, and a clue averages 7.5 words, so it works as Halloween vocabulary practice.

Answers run three to nine letters. Start with the short ones below, then use the crossing letters for the longer words.

  • 14 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Easy
  • Answers 3 to 9 letters

Three short words to start with

  1. 3 Across (4)Sleeveless cloak worn by Dracula or superheroes
  2. 9 Down (3)Flying nocturnal mammal associated with vampires
  3. 10 Down (3)Black animal often seen alongside a witch

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Across

  1. 3. Sleeveless cloak worn by Dracula or superheroes
  2. 4. Magic stick carried by a fairy or wizard
  3. 7. Long-handled sweeping tool used by witches for flying
  4. 8. Hard boiled sweet fixed onto a plastic stick
  5. 10. Buttery confection made by cooking sugar and cream
  6. 12. Candy or snack handed to costumed kids at the door

Down

  1. 1. Sharp, pointed tooth of a vampire
  2. 2. Long, loose garment worn by a wizard or monk
  3. 3. Rich sweet confection made from roasted cacao seeds
  4. 5. Chime button pushed at houses during trick-or-treating
  5. 6. Bloodsucking creature of the night with sharp fangs
  6. 9. Flying nocturnal mammal associated with vampires
  7. 10. Black animal often seen alongside a witch
  8. 11. Disguise worn over the face

Answer key

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