About this crossword
A summer crossword about lemonade stands, beach days, fireflies and backyard barbecues. The clues are plain and cheerful, good for a rainy afternoon at camp, a library program or a road trip with the grandparents.
15 clues, 6 across and 9 down, on a 15×15 grid; the longest answer has 10 letters and the shortest 4.
Did you know?
- The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20, 21 or 22.
- Fireflies are beetles, and the light they make gives off almost no heat.
- A watermelon is about 92 percent water.
Questions
Is it good for summer camp or a library program?
Yes. The answers are everyday summer words, so kids and grown-ups can solve it together. Print the version with the word bank for younger solvers.
How do I make the summer crossword easier?
Download the PDF with a word bank: it lists all 15 answers, from Barbecue to Watermelon, so solvers match each one to its clue. The answer key is on page two.