Winter Mini Crossword
A free printable winter mini crossword — icy clues about blizzards, warm cocoa, sledding slopes, and cozy cold-weather gear. Play online or print with answer key as a PDF.
Click a cell and type. Numbers match the clues.
Across
- 2. Delicate white ice crystals on windows
- 3. Boots fitted with steel blades for ice
- 7. Heavy hooded winter coat
- 8. Cozy hearth with crackling logs
- 9. Knitted wrap worn around the neck
- 10. Spike of hanging ice dripping from the roof
Down
- 1. Hot chocolate drink topped with marshmallows
- 4. Unique six-sided falling ice crystal
- 5. Warm hand coverings without separate fingers
- 6. Severe snowstorm with strong winds
- 7. Flightless Antarctic bird in a tuxedo look
- 9. Vehicle with runners pulled over snow
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Frequently asked questions
Is the crossword maker free?+
Yes — build, play, print and download custom crosswords for free with no signup.
How does the crossword generator work?+
You provide answers and clues, and the generator interlocks the words into a numbered grid with Across and Down clue lists.
Why didn't one of my words fit?+
A criss-cross crossword only places words that share a letter with the grid. If a word can't cross any other, it's listed as not placed — try Rearrange or add words with common letters.
Can I print the crossword with an answer key?+
Yes. The downloadable PDF has the numbered blank puzzle with clues, plus a filled answer-key page.