Human-reviewed Grades 2–5 language arts

Compound Words Crossword Puzzle

Free printable compound words crossword for ELA — closed, open, hyphen, and related spelling terms with answer key.

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Puzzle grid

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Clues

Across

  1. Base words that keep their meaning when joined (5)
  2. Short dash that links parts in some joined words (6)
  3. Form written as one word with no space or mark (6)
  4. Put two shorter words together to make a longer one (4)
  5. Form written as separate words with a space between (4)

Down

  1. Correct letter order of a joined classroom word (8)
  2. Sense created when two word parts work as one idea (7)
  3. Word made by joining two or more smaller words (8)
Answer key
1ROOT2SP3HYPHENL4M5CLOSED6CIA7JOINNMGIPN8OPENGUND

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