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Spelling words crossword with /s/ and /z/ sounds—please, cheese, goose, house.
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Spelling Words: /s/ and /z/ Sounds Crossword

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This 12-clue crossword reinforces spelling words with the /s/ and /z/ vowel sounds, including common words like please, cheese, goose, and house. Clues are brief definitions suited for early elementary students. Use it for spelling practice, phonics review, or as a classroom warm-up in Grades 2–3.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
2nd – 3rd Grades
Updated July 2026

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