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Spelling crossword with S/SS sounding like /SH/ in words like tissue and pressure.
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S/SS as /SH/ Sound Spelling Crossword Puzzle

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A 12-clue crossword covering words where the letter S or SS makes a /SH/ sound. Vocabulary includes tissue, pressure, insurance, fissure, asphalt, and capsule. Ideal for spelling review, phonics reinforcement, or a classroom word-pattern activity in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated July 2026

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