About this crossword
A Veterans Day crossword about all six branches of the armed forces, from the Army to the Space Force, the flag, the parade and the history of November 11. Clues are clear enough for a classroom and interesting for adults.
16 clues, 8 across and 8 down, on a 14×14 grid; the longest answer has 10 letters and the shortest 4.
Did you know?
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery has been guarded around the clock since 1937.
- Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Alabama, organized a national celebration for all veterans in Birmingham in 1947.
- Veterans Day is written without an apostrophe: it is a day for veterans, not one that belongs to them.
Questions
Is this crossword good for a Veterans Day program?
Yes. Hand it out before the program and go over the answers together; the branches and the history of November 11 make good talking points.
How do I make the Veterans Day crossword easier?
Download the PDF with a word bank: it lists all 16 answers, from Air Force to Veteran, so solvers match each one to its clue. The answer key is on page two.