Spring Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Celebrate the season of renewal with our fun Spring crossword puzzles, featuring fresh themes and vibrant vocabulary for all skill levels.

Print any spring crossword below, download it as a PDF, or play it online. Free, and no signup is needed to play.

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Spring

Hard · 15×15 · 22 words
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Across

  1. 1. A compact promise of future foliage
  2. 2. Delicate silk threads spun by traveling arachnids
  3. 6. A woolly youngster born in the meadow
  4. 10. Pink snow that falls in Kyoto and D.C.
  5. 13. A renewed outbreak of growth or activity
  6. 15. The invisible hand that scatters dandelion seeds
  7. 16. Woodland flowers that live fast and die young
  8. 18. The sky's contribution to May flowers
  9. 20. The intermediate stage for a creature with wings
  10. 21. The exact moment a bud reveals its true colors

Down

  1. 1. An underground storage unit for future blooms
  2. 3. The primary engine for photosynthetic activity
  3. 4. A month known for showers or cruel intentions
  4. 5. A fragile vessel containing a chirping occupant
  5. 7. A yellow-and-black worker looking for nectar
  6. 8. An amphibian that sings in a vernal pool
  7. 9. Wait, no, the plural of a cup-shaped herald of spring
  8. 11. The long nap that concludes when the frost thaws
  9. 12. A gentle breeze named after a Greek god
  10. 14. What the season transitions into after its peak
  11. 17. A month that comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb
  12. 19. Earth's transition state between frozen and dry

Spring

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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Across

  1. 3. Soft color palette often worn on Easter
  2. 6. Red-breasted sign that the ground has thawed
  3. 8. Fragrant spring bulb with bell-shaped clusters
  4. 10. Yellow trumpet that heralds the end of winter
  5. 11. The sudden return of pigment to the landscape

Down

  1. 1. The morning alarm clock in the branches
  2. 2. Baa-ing symbol of springtime gentleness
  3. 3. Al fresco meal on a checkered blanket
  4. 4. A gentle, warm western breeze
  5. 5. Metamorphosis complete in a colorful flutter
  6. 7. The natural light that coaxes buds to open
  7. 9. A spotted newcomer in the meadow

Spring

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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Across

  1. 1. A young sheep born in the springtime
  2. 2. A fuzzy insect that collects pollen
  3. 4. A colorful part of a plant that blooms in the sun
  4. 6. A tiny object planted in dirt to grow a vegetable

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  1. 1. The flat part of a plant that turns green on a tree
  2. 2. A light and gentle wind
  3. 3. The part of a plant that grows underground
  4. 5. Wet dirt often found in puddles after a storm

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Spring Crossword FAQ

Is this Spring crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Spring crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Spring crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Spring crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.