Human-reviewed Grades 3–6 science
Solar System Crossword Puzzle
Free printable solar system crossword — planets, orbits, and space words for elementary science with answer key.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Nearly empty region beyond Earth's atmosphere (5)
- Natural satellite that orbits Earth (4)
- Only planet known to support human life (5)
- Star at the center of our solar system (3)
- Fourth planet from the sun; often called the red planet (4)
Down
- Icy body that may show a glowing tail near the sun (5)
- Second planet from the sun; hottest in our system (5)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this Solar System crossword free to print?
Yes. This solar system 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 “Solar System”, then edit clues and shuffle the layout before printing.
Are the answers fact-checked?
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