The Grocery Store Crossword

About this crossword

This 5th Grade The Grocery Store crossword features 17 interlocking words, each with a themed clue and no word bank, for an extra challenge. Kids read each clue, work out the answer, and fill it into the grid — a fun way to build the grocery store vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. The second page is a complete answer key.

Sample clues in this crossword

Solve clues like these (answers are on page two):

1. You push this to hold your groceries
2. A white drink you buy in a carton
3. You buy these by the dozen in a carton
4. You write what to buy on this
5. You do this with money at the checkout
6. A loaf you buy to make sandwiches

Learning goals

• Learn and review 17 themed the grocery store words.
• Read a clue and match it to the correct word.
• Reinforce spelling by writing answers into the grid.

How to use it

• Print both pages on US Letter paper.
• Solve the puzzle on page one.
• Check your work with the answer key on page two.