Crossword Printable Puzzle
This crossword printable puzzle presents a gigantic challenge! Are you ready to stretch your brain a bit?
Synonym Crossword
Many words have LOTS of synonyms. BIG, for instance, has these synonyms, and more: mammoth, enormous, huge, immense, astronomical, and gargantuan.
Find a word for each crossword clue that is a synonym and that fits into the crossword. On the printable page, use a pencil in case you need to change your answers. One answer is supplied for you.
Across
1. inform
3. contemplate
5. worry
7. brief
8. quandary
10. fascinating
13. exhibit
15. previous
17. peculiar
18. hazardous
19. accomplish
21. necessary
22. seize
23. reply
Down
1. country
2. conclude
4. liberty
6. inspect
9. temperamental
11. choose
12. meaningful
13. demolish
14. delicious
16. dependable
20. important
This puzzle is ideal for upper grade students who are working on increasing their vocabulary and practicing critical thinking skills. Adults will find it fun, if not a bit perplexing.
I'm adding more and more crosswords, so please check back again for more. This one is quite difficult, but I also have new easier crosswords, too!
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If you're ready for some more challenging fun with synonyms, try my Long and Short Crossword Puzzle. To solve it, you'll need to think of LONG synonyms for some clues and SHORT synonyms for others. Ready?
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Why Use Crosswords?
The focus of this website is spelling, so why do I have crossword printable puzzles? Great question! To successfully complete a crossword, you need vocabulary and spelling skills. Any kind of word game that provides this kind of practice in a fun way is a winner in my book!
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