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Suffixes crossword puzzle for elementary students learning -ish, -ive, and -ways endings.
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A 15-clue crossword focusing on common suffixes for elementary students in Grades 3–5. Words include feverish, sensitive, creative, and active (suffix -ive); backwards, towards, upwards, and sideways (suffix -ward/-ways); and lavish and cherish (suffix -ish). Use it as a vocabulary and grammar review, classroom warm-up, or word-study activity.

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

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