About This Collection
These are the easiest worksheets in our library, grouped for learners at CEFR A1–A2. Clues use short, familiar sentences and the answers are high-frequency words about home, school, food, clothes, weather and animals. Every PDF includes an answer key, so they work for classroom warm-ups, homework and self-study alike.
8 Printable PDFs in This Collection
Beginner · 5 puzzles · answer key included
- An instrument for writing or drawing. → PENCIL
- A place where kids go to learn. → SCHOOL
- The coldest season of the year. → WINTER
A1–A2 · 1 puzzle · answer key included
- A device used for cooking food. → STOVE
- A surface that reflects an image. → MIRROR
- A place or device for washing under falling water. → SHOWER
A1–B1 · 2 puzzles · answer key included
- A white liquid produced by mammals for their young and used as food by humans. → MILK
- A mixture of raw or cold cooked vegetables, often with a dressing. → SALAD
- A sweet, brown food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. → CHOCOLATE
A1–B1 · 1 puzzle · answer key included
- A straight tool used for drawing lines or measuring. → RULER
- A document showing successful completion of a course. → DIPLOMA
- A mark showing the quality of work. → GRADE
A1–B1 · 1 puzzle · answer key included
- The usual weather of a place over time. → CLIMATE
- The loud sound that follows lightning. → THUNDER
- A thin layer of ice crystals on a cold surface. → FROST
A2–B1 · 1 puzzle · answer key included
- A sweatshirt with a hood. → HOODIE
- A strip worn around the waist. → BELT
- Clothing that covers each leg separately. → TROUSERS
All levels · 2 puzzles · answer key included
- A brightly colored bird that can sometimes mimic human speech. → PARROT
- A sea creature with eight arms. → OCTOPUS
- A large predatory fish with sharp teeth and a dorsal fin. → SHARK
A2–B1 · 2 puzzles · answer key included
- The sport or pastime of riding a wave on a surfboard. → SURFING
- The sport or activity of riding a bicycle. → CYCLING
- A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is played back and forth across a net. → BADMINTON
Teaching Tips
- Pre-teach five or six of the answers with pictures before handing out the puzzle.
- Let beginners work in pairs and fill in the shortest words first.
- Write the first letter of each answer on the board to support A1 learners.
- Use the answer key for quick peer-checking at the end of the lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these crosswords suitable for complete beginners?
- Yes. The words come from A1–A2 vocabulary lists and the clues are short, simple sentences. Start with the Primary School and Household sets, which use the most basic words.
- Do the beginner crossword PDFs include answers?
- Yes. Every PDF has an answer key page after the puzzle pages.
- Can adults use these easy crosswords?
- Absolutely. The topics — food, clothes, shopping, weather — are just as useful for adult beginners as for children.