- The Crossword Puzzle is 1 of 8 word puzzles and activities.
- Get a printout of the Crossword. The Crossword answers are also printable.
- Use the word definitions to fill-in the best word choice on the puzzle. All words contain a word roots. Scan and email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
- Common Core alignment to a Crossword puzzle is to three key phrases: "Precise Meaning", "Spell Correctly" and "Grade Level". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c Spell Correctly: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: L.2.2d+e, L.3.2e+f, L.4.2d, L.5.2d, L.6.2b, L.7.2b, L.8.2c, L.9-10.2c, L.11-12.2b Grade Level: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4
ACROSS:
# 1 – a related or derived development; consequence; implication
# 4 – firmly set in purpose or opinion; determined; earnest
# 6 – a countercharge against an accuser
# 9 – to send or consign to an inferior position, place or condition
# 10 – deserving rebuke or censure; blameworthy
# 12 – resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; unruly
# 13 – characterized by rigid severity; precise
# 14 – to make full or complete again; to supply with fresh fuel
DOWN:
# 1 – proving to be false or erroneous (opinion or charge)
# 2 – the making of amends for wrong or injury done
# 3 – pertaining to the beginning or first principles; undeveloped; primitive
# 4 – required; necessary
# 5 – to reason or plead in protest, objection or complaint
# 7 – characterized by unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; wordy
# 8 – given to plundering; inordinately greedy
# 9 – to renounce or surrender (position, right, claim); to give up, put aside
# 11 – to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion etc.), esp. formally; retract
# 12 – having a pleasant odor; fragrant; odorous
