To solve this crossword puzzle, we need to match the numbered fruit pictures with their names and fit them into the grid based on the number of letters.
Here is the step-by-step solution:
1. Identify the words from the key:
The list at the bottom right gives us the answers for numbers 1 through 10:
1. Grape
2. Strawberry
3. Watermelon
4. Pomegranate
5. Lemon
6. Apple
7. Pear
8. Pineapple
9. Orange
10. Banana
2. Fill in the crossword grid:
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Across 2: The clue is number 2 (Strawberry). It has 10 boxes. S-T-R-A-W-B-E-R-R-Y fits perfectly.
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Across 3: The clue is number 3 (Watermelon). It has 10 boxes. W-A-T-E-R-M-E-L-O-N fits perfectly.
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Across 4: The clue is number 4 (Pomegranate). It has 11 boxes. P-O-M-E-G-R-A-N-A-T-E fits perfectly.
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Across 6: The clue is number 6 (Apple). It has 5 boxes. A-P-P-L-E fits perfectly.
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Across 8: The clue is number 8 (Pineapple). It has 9 boxes. P-I-N-E-A-P-P-L-E fits perfectly.
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Across 10: The clue is number 10 (Banana). It has 6 boxes. B-A-N-A-N-A fits perfectly.
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Down 1: The clue is number 1 (Grape). It has 5 boxes. G-R-A-P-E fits perfectly.
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Down 5: The clue is number 5 (Lemon). It has 5 boxes. L-E-M-O-N fits perfectly.
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Down 7: The clue is number 7 (Pear). It has 4 boxes. P-E-A-R fits perfectly.
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Down 9: The clue is number 9 (Orange). It has 6 boxes. O-R-A-N-G-E fits perfectly.
All the words fit together correctly without any spelling conflicts.
Final Answer:
Across:
2. STRAWBERRY
3. WATERMELON
4. POMEGRANATE
6. APPLE
8. PINEAPPLE
10. BANANA
Down:
1. GRAPE
5. LEMON
7. PEAR
9. ORANGE
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable crossword puzzles for kids.
