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Large Print Crossword Puzzles for Seniors
Easy printable crosswords with big squares and big clues. Each puzzle has about a dozen everyday answers, a grid with the whole page to itself and clues printed at 18 point on a second page, just like a large print puzzle book. Download the free PDF, with or without a word bank; the answer key is on page three.
All large print crosswords
Thanksgiving
11 easy clues · large print
HolidaysChristmas
12 easy clues · large print
SeasonsWinter
12 easy clues · large print
HobbiesGarden & Flowers
12 easy clues · large print
NatureBackyard Birds
12 easy clues · large print
HobbiesBaking
12 easy clues · large print
NatureFarm Life
12 easy clues · large print
HobbiesFishing
12 easy clues · large print
NostalgiaGood Old Days
12 easy clues · large print
FaithBible Stories
12 easy clues · large print
What makes these crosswords easier to read and solve
- Big squares. Between .61 and .73 inches on paper, far roomier than a typical newspaper crossword.
- Large clues. Every clue is printed at 18 point in a plain, high-contrast font, and shows the number of letters.
- Plain definitions. No puns, no obscure words: “Big bird roasted for the holiday dinner” is TURKEY.
- Puzzle book layout. Grid on page one, clues on page two. Print both and lay them side by side, so nothing is squeezed.
- Word bank option. A second PDF lists every answer, which turns the puzzle into a matching game for memory care groups.
For activity directors and families
Each puzzle page includes conversation questions and an activity idea tied to its theme, so a ten-minute crossword can turn into an hour of shared stories. The puzzles are free to print for care homes, senior centers, libraries and church groups.
Prefer finding words to filling them in? Try our large print word searches. For a bigger challenge, the regular crosswords have 14 to 16 clues on larger grids.
Questions
Are these crosswords really easy?
Yes. Every answer is a common word and every clue is a direct definition, so most solvers finish in 10 to 20 minutes. The word bank version is easier still.
Will they print well on a home printer?
Yes. They are sized for US Letter paper with thick black lines and no background color, so they print clearly in black and white.
Where are the answers?
Every PDF has the filled-in answer key on page three. On screen, tick “Show answer key” or press “Check my answers”.