Weather & Climate Crossword for ESL Learners

This easy crossword about weather and climate has 9 clues in plain English on a 7 by 7 grid.

Every answer is an everyday English word rather than a name, and a clue averages 6.8 words, so it works as weather and climate vocabulary practice.

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

  • 9 clues
  • 7 x 7 grid
  • Easy
  • Answers 3 to 4 letters

Three short words to start with

  1. 1 Across (3)The star that provides light and heat
  2. 2 Across (3)A low cloud that makes it hard to see
  3. 6 Across (3)Water that has frozen solid

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Across

  1. 1. The star that provides light and heat
  2. 2. A low cloud that makes it hard to see
  3. 4. A comfortable temperature between cool and hot
  4. 6. Water that has frozen solid
  5. 7. Small balls of ice that fall like rain
  6. 8. Having very little or no rain

Down

  1. 1. Frozen white flakes that fall in winter
  2. 3. A very strong and powerful wind
  3. 5. Temperatures that are warm and pleasant

Answer key

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