Compound Words Crossword Puzzle
A themed crossword with 48 clues to draw from. Find familiar words formed by joining two or more words, from cupcake and cowboy to earthquake and toothbrush.
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About the Compound Words Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle features compound words made by combining familiar words, including closed compounds such as Rainbow, open compounds such as Ice Cream, and hyphenated examples such as Mother-in-Law. Find words from everyday life, nature, school, and more. It is suited to students practicing spelling and word structure, as well as anyone who enjoys exploring how words are formed.
This crossword draws on 48 clues about Compound Words. 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
- •Passenger hub for departures (7 letters)
- •Shelving unit for novels (8 letters)
- •School lesson space (9 letters)
- •Long-bodied insect often found near ponds (9 letters)
- •Gridiron game with touchdowns (8 letters)
- •School assignments done after class (8 letters)
- •Postal carrier (7 letters)
- •Tropical fruit with a spiky crown (9 letters)
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