Nature Crossword Puzzle

About the Nature Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the natural world, from forests, rivers, and deserts to plants, wildlife, and changing landscapes. Look for words such as Meadow, Glacier, Butterfly, and Pollination among familiar features and processes of nature. It suits students learning about the environment, families who enjoy the outdoors, and anyone who likes exploring the connections between land, weather, and living things.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Nature. 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

• •Gases surrounding a planet (10 letters)
• •Insect with colorful scaly wings (9 letters)
• •Shaking caused by movement underground (10 letters)
• •Large area covered with trees (6 letters)
• •Plant part that captures sunlight (4 letters)
• •Vast body of salt water (5 letters)
• •Plant embryo that can sprout (4 letters)
• •Rumble heard after a lightning flash (7 letters)

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