Academic Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 48 clues to draw from. Find words used in academic reading, writing, research, and classroom discussions.

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About the Academic Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features vocabulary commonly used to explain ideas, analyze information, and communicate in school or scholarly settings. Words include Analyze, Evidence, Context, and Perspective, along with useful terms for describing research and building an argument. It suits students practicing academic language, teachers looking for a classroom activity, and anyone who enjoys word puzzles about learning.

This crossword draws on 48 clues about Academic Vocabulary. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Research paper summary (8 letters)
  • •Solve using arithmetic (9 letters)
  • •Note similarities between (7 letters)
  • •Explore a topic in detail (7 letters)
  • •Make clear how or why (7 letters)
  • •Recognize and name (8 letters)
  • •Repeated arrangement (7 letters)
  • •Origin of information (6 letters)

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