Vowel Consonant E: Bossy E Crossword

Show off your phonics knowledge with this “bossy e” crossword! Vowel consonant e words, sometimes called CVCe or “bossy e” words, are words with a vowel followed by a consonant and an e. The e is silent, but causes the first vowel to make its long sound. In this puzzle, students will solve each clue using a “bossy e” word and write it within its respective boxes. Learners are challenged to spell each word correctly to complete the puzzle.

Created for a first- and second-grade curriculum, this worksheet will help students recognize the “bossy e” in context. Identifying the vowel consonant e can strengthen phonemic awareness, which in turn can boost reading development and spelling accuracy.

Learn more about the silent e with Silly Sneaky E #1 or Silent Letter Sort.