Olympics Crossword for Kids

This easy crossword about the Olympics has 15 clues on an 11 by 11 grid.

No answer is longer than seven letters, and a clue averages 6.5 words, short enough for young solvers to read on their own.

The shortest answer has four letters (5 Across: "The highest honor for first place"), a good first one to fill in.

  • 15 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Easy
  • Answers 4 to 7 letters

Three short ones to start with

  1. 5 Across (4)The highest honor for first place
  2. 12 Across (5)Handheld object carrying the ceremonial fire
  3. 13 Across (5)The prize worn around a winner's neck

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Across

  1. 3. The snowy season for alpine events.
  2. 5. The highest honor for first place.
  3. 7. Fighting in a ring with padded gloves.
  4. 9. Moving on ice with bladed shoes.
  5. 12. Handheld object carrying the ceremonial fire.
  6. 13. The prize worn around a winner's neck.
  7. 14. Gliding down snow on long boards.

Down

  1. 1. Five interlocking circles on the official flag.
  2. 2. Racing a boat using oars.
  3. 4. The oval running surface.
  4. 6. The raised stand where victors are crowned.
  5. 8. The national song played for a champion.
  6. 9. A short and incredibly fast running race.
  7. 10. The historical Greek origin city of the modern games.
  8. 11. A race passing a baton between teammates.

Answer key

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