Ocean Animals Crossword

About this crossword

This 5th Grade Ocean Animals crossword features 18 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 ocean animals 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. A long snake-like fish
2. A body part that helps a fish swim
3. A flat fish that glides like a kite (manta ___)
4. It swims and breathes with gills
5. It has claws and walks sideways
6. A playful animal that barks and swims

Learning goals

• Learn and review 18 themed ocean animals 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.