Graphic design and type crossword: crossword puzzle for Grade 10, page 1 preview

Crossword puzzle · Creative Arts

Graphic design and type crossword · Grade 10

Solve a crossword of up to 15 words about graphic design and type from short definition clues. Builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grade 10 · ages 15 to 16
Medium
20 to 30 minutes
1 page
Free

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The crossword clues

Directions: Read each clue and write the answer in the grid, one letter in each box.

Across
1 Uniform spacing applied across a whole word or line. (8)
3 Artwork defined by math, so it scales without blurring. (6)
4 How easily individual letters can be told apart. (10)
8 Invisible columns and rows that organize a layout. (4)
12 Lettering without finishing strokes at the ends. (4, 5)
13 Ordering elements so readers see the most important first. (9)
14 A family of letter designs sharing one style.
Down
2 Adjusting the space between specific pairs of letters. (7)
4 The vertical space between lines of text. (7)
5 The art of arranging type to make text readable and appealing. (10)
6 A symbol or wordmark that identifies an organization. (4)
7 A small stroke finishing the end of a letter. (5)
9 The line on which most letters sit. (8)
10 One specific weight and style within a type family. (4)
11 An image made of pixels that blurs when enlarged. (6)

What your child practices

Your child builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grades and ages: Grade 10, ages 15 to 16
Time: About 20 to 30 minutes
Subject: Creative Arts
Level: Medium for Grade 10
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the first across clue together so the format is clear. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is pitched at the expected level for Grade 10, for practice after the topic has been taught.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Use the letter count after each clue and any crossing letters when a clue gets stuck.

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