Winter Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable + Answers)

Looking for a free winter crossword puzzle? Print the puzzle below, or scroll down for the answer key. It's great for the classroom, a party, or family fun — no sign-up needed. Want a custom version? Make your own winter crossword with our free maker in under two minutes.

Make your own Winter crossword →
Ad slot — leaderboard (728×90 / responsive)

The Puzzle

12345678910111213

Clues

Across

  1. 2. Icy rain (5)
  2. 5. A severe snowstorm (8)
  3. 6. No two are alike (9)
  4. 10. Built from three snowballs (7)
  5. 11. Hanging spike of ice (6)
  6. 12. Turn to ice (6)
  7. 13. Low temperature (4)

Down

  1. 1. What bears do in winter (9)
  2. 2. Wrapped around the neck (5)
  3. 3. Gliding on ice (7)
  4. 4. Keep your hands warm (7)
  5. 6. Riding downhill on snow (8)
  6. 7. Warms the room (9)
  7. 8. To shake from cold (6)
  8. 9. Warm winter footwear (5)
  9. 12. Thin ice on windows (5)

Word bank: BLIZZARD · BOOTS · COLD · FIREPLACE · FREEZE · FROST · HIBERNATE · ICICLE · MITTENS · SCARF · SHIVER · SKATING · SLEDDING · SLEET · SNOWFLAKE · SNOWMAN

Show answer key
1H2SLEET3SI4MCK5BLIZZARD6SNOW7FLAKETRLITRTFERINED8SENAN9BDHPGT10SNOWMAN11ICICLEEONVATGECS12FREEZER13COLDST
Ad slot — in-content (responsive)

More printable crosswords

Create a crossword on any topic →