Human-reviewed Grades 2–5 math
Place Value Crossword Puzzle
Free printable place value crossword for early math — digit, tens, hundreds, and related terms with answer key.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Worth of a digit based on its place in a number (5)
- Change a number to a nearby value based on place rules (5)
- Decide which of two numbers is greater or smaller (7)
- Any single numeral from zero through nine (5)
- Place that shows how many single units a number has (4)
- Write a number as a sum of its place amounts (6)
Down
- Place that is ten times the value of the tens place (8)
- Place that is ten times the value of the ones place (4)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this Place Value crossword free to print?
Yes. This place value crossword is free to print for classroom or home use. The page includes a blank grid, numbered clues, and a fold-away answer key. Content is marked Human-reviewed.
How do I print the puzzle and answer key?
Use the Print puzzle button (or your browser Print). Hide the answer key details before printing student sheets; expand Answer key when you need the teacher copy. For editable PDFs with Name/Class/Period/Date presets, open the printable maker or teacher page.
Can I make a different layout with the same topic?
Use Make a variant with AI to open the Topic maker prefilled with “Place Value”, then edit clues and shuffle the layout before printing.
Are the answers fact-checked?
This page is marked Human-reviewed. Always spot-check clues for your class.
Can students solve this online?
This example page is a printable worksheet. After you create a variant in the maker, you can share a noindex play link so students solve in the browser without signing up.
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