Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A festive crossword for the days before the Thanksgiving break: the foods on the table, the fall harvest, a little history, and the spirit of gratitude behind it all. Clues are friendly enough for younger students but still fun for older ones. Ready to print as a holiday activity, an early-finisher handout, or a sub plan — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable Thanksgiving crossword puzzle with clues about the holiday's foods, history, and traditions
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What large bird is usually the star of the Thanksgiving meal? | TURKEY
What is the bread mixture cooked inside or alongside the turkey? | STUFFING
What tart red berry is made into a sauce for the meal? | CRANBERRY
What orange squash is baked into a classic holiday pie? | PUMPKIN
What do we call gathering crops at the end of the growing season? | HARVEST
What yellow crop, grown by Native Americans, comes on a cob? | CORN
What were the English settlers who sailed to Plymouth in 1620 called? | PILGRIMS
What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship? | MAYFLOWER
What Native American people shared the 1621 harvest feast with the Pilgrims? | WAMPANOAG
What large, celebratory meal does a family share on Thanksgiving? | FEAST
What is the feeling of being thankful? | GRATITUDE
In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States? | NOVEMBER
What season, also called autumn, does Thanksgiving fall in? | FALL
What big New York City event with giant balloons happens on Thanksgiving morning? | PARADE
What horn-shaped basket overflowing with food is a symbol of plenty? | CORNUCOPIA

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Perfect for

  • Day-before-break holiday activity
  • Early-finisher or morning work handout
  • Class party or family-night activity
  • Sub plan for the week of Thanksgiving