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Here’s the completed Winter Crossword Puzzle with all answers filled in, along with explanations for each clue.
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1. SNOW
> *soft, white pieces of frozen water that falls to the ground*
✔️ Classic definition — snow is precipitation in the form of ice crystals.
4. COLD
> *opposite of hot*
✔️ Direct antonym — “cold” is the opposite of “hot.”
5. SKI
> *to move on snow with long narrow strips attached to the feet*
✔️ Skis are long, narrow strips used for gliding over snow.
6. BOOTS
> *footwear in the winter*
✔️ Winter boots are essential for warmth and traction in snow/ice.
7. FREEZE
> *Dress warm so you don’t ___.*
✔️ If you don’t dress warmly, you’ll freeze (get very cold).
12. SNOWBALL
> *children like to throw one of these*
✔️ Snowballs are classic winter play items made by packing snow.
13. DEEP
> *“The snow is 2 feet ___.”*
✔️ Describes depth — “2 feet deep” is a common phrase for snow accumulation.
14. WINTER
> *the coldest season of the year*
✔️ By definition, winter is the coldest season.
15. ICE
> *frozen water*
✔️ Water freezes into ice at 0°C (32°F).
16. SKATING
> *“We like to go ___ on the pond in the winter.”*
✔️ Ice skating is a popular winter activity on frozen ponds.
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2. WHITE
> *the color of fresh snow*
✔️ Fresh snow is typically bright white.
3. SCARF
> *a piece of clothing worn to keep warm*
✔️ Scarves wrap around the neck to retain body heat.
6. BELOW
> *“The temperature fell ___ zero last night.”*
✔️ Temperature falling “below zero” means it dropped under freezing.
8. HAT
> *a covering to keep the head warm*
✔️ Hats insulate the head — critical in cold weather.
9. SLEDDING
> *an outdoor winter toy for kids to slide down snowy hills*
✔️ Sledding involves sliding downhill on a sled — a classic winter pastime.
10. SLIP
> *Be careful not to ___ and fall on the ice.*
✔️ Ice is slippery — you can slip and fall if not careful.
11. ICE SKATES
> *special shoes for ice*
✔️ Ice skates have blades for gliding on ice — often shortened to “skates,” but “ice skates” fits the grid better.
12. SNOWMAN
> *a model of a person made with snow*
✔️ A snowman is built from snowballs shaped like a person.
15. ICY
> *In the winter, the roads can be ___.*
✔️ Roads become icy when water freezes on them — dangerous driving condition.
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S N O W . . . .
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C O L D . . . .
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S K I . . . . .
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B O O T S . . . .
. . . . . . .
F R E E Z E . . . .
. . . . . . .
S N O W B A L L . . .
. . . . . . .
D E E P . . . .
. . . . . . .
W I N T E R . . . .
. . . . . . .
I C E . . . . .
. . . . . . .
S K A T I N G . . .
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*(Note: The dots represent empty cells or intersections. Actual grid layout matches the image with intersecting letters.)*
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ACROSS:
1. SNOW
4. COLD
5. SKI
6. BOOTS
7. FREEZE
12. SNOWBALL
13. DEEP
14. WINTER
15. ICE
16. SKATING
DOWN:
2. WHITE
3. SCARF
6. BELOW
8. HAT
9. SLEDDING
10. SLIP
11. ICE SKATES
12. SNOWMAN
15. ICY
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✔ All clues solved! This puzzle is perfect for learning winter vocabulary — great for kids or ESL learners. Stay warm and enjoy the season! ❄️🧣
*Puzzle source: Tree Valley Academy*
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✔ ACROSS
1. SNOW
> *soft, white pieces of frozen water that falls to the ground*
✔️ Classic definition — snow is precipitation in the form of ice crystals.
4. COLD
> *opposite of hot*
✔️ Direct antonym — “cold” is the opposite of “hot.”
5. SKI
> *to move on snow with long narrow strips attached to the feet*
✔️ Skis are long, narrow strips used for gliding over snow.
6. BOOTS
> *footwear in the winter*
✔️ Winter boots are essential for warmth and traction in snow/ice.
7. FREEZE
> *Dress warm so you don’t ___.*
✔️ If you don’t dress warmly, you’ll freeze (get very cold).
12. SNOWBALL
> *children like to throw one of these*
✔️ Snowballs are classic winter play items made by packing snow.
13. DEEP
> *“The snow is 2 feet ___.”*
✔️ Describes depth — “2 feet deep” is a common phrase for snow accumulation.
14. WINTER
> *the coldest season of the year*
✔️ By definition, winter is the coldest season.
15. ICE
> *frozen water*
✔️ Water freezes into ice at 0°C (32°F).
16. SKATING
> *“We like to go ___ on the pond in the winter.”*
✔️ Ice skating is a popular winter activity on frozen ponds.
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✔ DOWN
2. WHITE
> *the color of fresh snow*
✔️ Fresh snow is typically bright white.
3. SCARF
> *a piece of clothing worn to keep warm*
✔️ Scarves wrap around the neck to retain body heat.
6. BELOW
> *“The temperature fell ___ zero last night.”*
✔️ Temperature falling “below zero” means it dropped under freezing.
8. HAT
> *a covering to keep the head warm*
✔️ Hats insulate the head — critical in cold weather.
9. SLEDDING
> *an outdoor winter toy for kids to slide down snowy hills*
✔️ Sledding involves sliding downhill on a sled — a classic winter pastime.
10. SLIP
> *Be careful not to ___ and fall on the ice.*
✔️ Ice is slippery — you can slip and fall if not careful.
11. ICE SKATES
> *special shoes for ice*
✔️ Ice skates have blades for gliding on ice — often shortened to “skates,” but “ice skates” fits the grid better.
12. SNOWMAN
> *a model of a person made with snow*
✔️ A snowman is built from snowballs shaped like a person.
15. ICY
> *In the winter, the roads can be ___.*
✔️ Roads become icy when water freezes on them — dangerous driving condition.
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🧊 Final Answer Grid (Text Representation)
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S N O W . . . .
. . . . . . .
C O L D . . . .
. . . . . . .
S K I . . . . .
. . . . . . .
B O O T S . . . .
. . . . . . .
F R E E Z E . . . .
. . . . . . .
S N O W B A L L . . .
. . . . . . .
D E E P . . . .
. . . . . . .
W I N T E R . . . .
. . . . . . .
I C E . . . . .
. . . . . . .
S K A T I N G . . .
```
*(Note: The dots represent empty cells or intersections. Actual grid layout matches the image with intersecting letters.)*
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🎯 Summary of All Answers:
ACROSS:
1. SNOW
4. COLD
5. SKI
6. BOOTS
7. FREEZE
12. SNOWBALL
13. DEEP
14. WINTER
15. ICE
16. SKATING
DOWN:
2. WHITE
3. SCARF
6. BELOW
8. HAT
9. SLEDDING
10. SLIP
11. ICE SKATES
12. SNOWMAN
15. ICY
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✔ All clues solved! This puzzle is perfect for learning winter vocabulary — great for kids or ESL learners. Stay warm and enjoy the season! ❄️🧣
*Puzzle source: Tree Valley Academy*
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easier printable crossword puzzles.
