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U.S. State Capitals and Abbreviations Crossword Puzzle

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A 20-clue crossword covering U.S. state capitals and two-letter postal abbreviations. Students identify capitals for Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, and Colorado, plus state abbreviations like CA, ND, and IA. Use for geography review, end-of-unit assessment, or a quick classroom warm-up in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated May 2026

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