Greek and Latin roots crossword: crossword puzzle for Grade 5, page 1 preview

Crossword puzzle · English

Greek and Latin roots crossword · Grade 5

Solve a crossword of up to 11 words about Greek and Latin roots from kid-friendly clues, with a word bank to help. Builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grade 5 · ages 10 to 11
Medium
15 to 20 minutes
1 page
Free

Goes with the game Word Woods.

The answer key is a separate page for grown-ups. Sign in to download it.

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The crossword clues

Directions: Read each clue and pick the answer from the word bank. Write one letter in each box.

Word bank
AUTOGRAPH · CONSTRUCT · GEOGRAPHY · INSPECT · MICROSCOPE · PHOTOGRAPH
PORTABLE · SPECTATOR · TELESCOPE · THERMOMETER
Across
1 A person's own signature, written by hand (9)
5 A picture made with light, using a camera (10)
7 To build or put together (9)
9 A tool that makes tiny things look bigger (10)
10 Light enough to carry around easily (8)
Down
2 The study of Earth's land, places and people (9)
3 Someone who watches a game or an event (9)
4 A tool that measures how hot or cold something is (11)
6 To look at closely to check for problems (7)
8 A tool for viewing faraway stars; its root tele means far (9)

What your child practices

Your child builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning. The skill is “Vocabulary in context”: use context to determine word meaning.

Grades and ages: Grade 5, ages 10 to 11
Time: About 15 to 20 minutes
Subject: English
Level: Medium for Grade 5
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 5, for practice after the skill 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.

Done on paper? A grown-up can record it on the child's page in PlayOwl; downloading alone doesn't count as finished.