Sample Grades 3–6 geography
US States Crossword Puzzle
A starter set of U.S. state names for geography practice.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Midwest state with Columbus as capital (4)
- Northeastern state famous for lobsters (5)
- Largest U.S. state by area (6)
- Western state home to Salt Lake City (4)
Down
- Midwest farming state (4)
- Large southern state known for cattle and oil (5)
- Island state in the Pacific (6)
- State known for potatoes (5)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this US States crossword free to print?
Yes. This us states 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 Sample.
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 “US States”, then edit clues and shuffle the layout before printing.
Are the answers fact-checked?
This page is a Sample for inspiration — not a claim of curriculum certification or fact verification. Review clues before classroom use.
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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