Winter Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Warm up your brain with our free Winter crossword puzzles at Grid Genius. Solve engaging snowy clues, holiday trivia, and frosty vocabulary today!

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Winter

Hard · 15×15 · 22 words
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Across

  1. 2. Rain that changed its mind halfway down
  2. 3. Gravity-powered transport on runners
  3. 4. Fuel for the Yule
  4. 5. Strong wind that might be a girl's name
  5. 6. Quaking tree often found on ski slopes
  6. 8. Frozen stones falling from the sky
  7. 10. Frosty crust found on the Ancient Mariner
  8. 15. Parasitic plant that demands a kiss
  9. 17. Heavy jacket with a furry hood
  10. 18. Annual low point for the sun
  11. 19. Dapper bird that cannot fly south
  12. 20. Intertwine yarn to make a sweater

Down

  1. 1. Warm embrace in a mug
  2. 2. Blade runner on a pond
  3. 3. Involuntary vibration from a draft
  4. 7. Ground that has a permanent chill
  5. 9. Floating mountain with a hidden depth
  6. 11. The tree that refuses to change its outfit
  7. 12. Street sweeper for the frozen
  8. 13. The feeling of a cabin during a deep freeze
  9. 14. Runnerless transport for the hill
  10. 16. Soft boot originally from the Arctic

Winter

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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Across

  1. 2. The vehicle responsible for clearing the path
  2. 5. A powerful, freezing gust
  3. 6. Pellets of ice falling from a stormy sky
  4. 8. A slender plank for mountain travel
  5. 9. Handwear that keeps siblings together
  6. 10. A forest covered in a fresh blanket
  7. 12. The first sign that spring is winning
  8. 13. A temporary neighbor with a carrot nose
  9. 14. The glowing heart of a winter living room

Down

  1. 1. A carriage that swaps wheels for runners
  2. 3. When the horizon and sky become one
  3. 4. The messy transition from snow to puddle
  4. 7. To spend the season in a deep slumber
  5. 11. What a sled dog driver shouts to get moving

Winter

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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Across

  1. 1. Fabric worn around the neck for warmth
  2. 3. Frozen water that is slippery to walk on
  3. 5. Hand coverings with separate stalls for fingers
  4. 7. Heavy outer clothing worn to stay warm

Down

  1. 2. Burning wood used to heat a room
  2. 4. A warm chocolate drink
  3. 6. White frozen flakes falling from the sky

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Winter Crossword FAQ

Is this Winter crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Winter 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 Winter 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 Winter 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.