5th Grade Vocabulary Crossword

Wriggle out your inner wordsmith with a challenging fifth-grade spelling crossword puzzle. Students tap into their reading, grammar, decoding, and writing skills as they identify 30+ vocabulary words based on simple definitions.

Brief definitions are provided for words that fit across or down in the crossword grid. Each definition corresponds to a number, which is written next to the series of boxes where students should write the vocabulary word. This crossword puzzle is categorized as “very hard” for fifth-grade students.

For more fun with words, select “See in a set” to find five more word puzzles for students to complete. These include crossword puzzles, word searches, and more.