Dinosaurs Crossword Puzzle

About the Dinosaurs Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers well-known dinosaurs, from Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus to smaller species such as Oviraptor. It also includes prehistoric periods, fossil discoveries, and dinosaur features like claws, scales, and footprints. Dinosaur fans, young fossil enthusiasts, and students learning about prehistoric life may enjoy finding the names and science terms hidden in the grid.

This crossword draws on 40 clues about Dinosaurs. 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

• •Large Jurassic meat-eater from North America (10 letters)
• •Horned predator with tiny forelimbs (11 letters)
• •Final period of the Mesozoic era (10 letters)
• •Track preserved in ancient sediment (9 letters)
• •Pointed projections atop some skulls (5 letters)
• •Sheltered place where eggs are laid (4 letters)
• •Small horn-faced dinosaur from Mongolia (13 letters)
• •Rear appendage used for balance (4 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.