Large Print Crossword Puzzles

Q: How do I save a crossword as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The grid and clues stay together on one clean page per puzzle.

Q: Is there an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints the solved grids with a numbered list of every answer. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Printable crosswords with the type turned up. Large print is switched on by default: clues are set bigger, the squares are larger and the grid is kept to 13×13 or smaller so nothing is crammed. A good fit for seniors, care-home activity tables and anyone solving without reading glasses. Print one, or a set, with an answer key.

How to play Large Print Crossword Puzzles

Choose a theme and a difficulty, then press New puzzles to build a fresh crossword.
The sheet shows a numbered grid with the Across and Down clues underneath, and the length of each answer in brackets.
Press Print puzzles for the worksheets, or Print both to add an answer key page after them.
Choose Show answers to preview the filled-in grid on screen before you print it.
Want a different puzzle? Press New puzzles as many times as you like; there is no limit and no sign-up.

Controls

Theme picks the topic, or choose Mixed themes for general knowledge.
Difficulty sets the grid size and clue style: Easy 11×11, Medium 13×13, Hard 15×15, Expert 17×17.
Puzzles per set builds up to four different crosswords at once, each on its own page.
Large print makes the clues bigger and keeps the grid at 13×13 or smaller.
Print puzzles, Print answer key or Print both open your browser’s print dialog; pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to download a PDF.

Tips

Print at 100% scale on Letter or A4; the clue text is set larger than normal.
Choose Easy for a gentler puzzle; the grid stays at 11×11.
Print a few different sheets and keep them in a folder for the week.

Large print crosswords by topic

Animals crossword · Food & cooking crossword · Nature & weather crossword · Science crossword · Space crossword · Sports crossword · Music crossword · Geography crossword · History crossword · Around the house crossword · Holidays & seasons crossword · Words & language crossword · Travel crossword.

More printable crossword pages

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More large print puzzles

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FAQ

How large is large print?

Clues are set at about 11 to 12 points on paper and the grid squares are larger than standard. To keep letters big, the grid is limited to 13×13.

How do I save a crossword as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The grid and clues stay together on one clean page per puzzle.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints the solved grids with a numbered list of every answer. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Are the clues original?

Yes. Every clue and word list is written for this site; none are copied from newspapers or puzzle books.

Is every crossword different?

Yes. Each grid is built on the spot by a fill algorithm that crosses words at shared letters, so you will not get the same sheet twice.

Can I use these in class or for a party?

Yes. Printing for personal, classroom and party use is fine. Please do not resell the sheets.