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Thanksgiving crossword puzzle with Pilgrims, turkey, Mayflower, and holiday vocabulary.
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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

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An 81-clue crossword themed around Thanksgiving history and traditions. Clues reference the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, turkey, and iconic holiday foods like stuffing, along with general-knowledge vocabulary. Use it as a holiday classroom activity, a warm-up before Thanksgiving break, or a review for students in Grades 6–8.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Thanksgiving
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated November 2018

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