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Prefixes and Suffixes Crossword Puzzle

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A 15-clue crossword focused on prefixes and suffixes for Grades 4–6 ELA students. Clues feature words built with common prefixes like em- and en- and suffixes like -ist, -ism, and -ment, such as emergency, dentist, employment, and realism. Use it for grammar practice, vocabulary review, or a warm-up activity during a unit on word structure and morphology.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Grammar
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated May 2026

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