- 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:
4 – the blossoms of a plant
5 – a sweetened brown candy
10 – crushed with sorrow
11 – central or vital area
12 – either of a pair of lovers
13 – bravery
15 – machine/individual that writes down
16 – to dishearten; deprive of hope
17 – innermost, critical part
18 – gracious and courteous
19 – strife; lack of harmony
DOWN:
1 – a sweetheart
2 – harmony; agreement
3 – filled with love
6 – affectionate or familiar term of address
7 – heart-shaped
8 – involvement in love
9 – foolish or all-absorbing passion
13 – the wooing of another
14 – vigorous and robust
