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Crossword — Around the World

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Instructions: Fill in the grid using the Across and Down clues below.

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Across

  1. 1.The act of finding something new
  2. 3.A country in the United Kingdom
  3. 5.A drawing showing countries and oceans
  4. 7.A major river in West Africa
  5. 9.A cozy room, or a bear's shelter
  6. 10.A kingdom or domain
  7. 11.A popular hot drink in England and China
  8. 13.A round model of the Earth
  9. 14.Frozen water found at the Poles

Down

  1. 1.Morning moisture found on grass
  2. 2.A shade tree common in American towns
  3. 4.A thick piece of cut wood
  4. 6.A writing instrument that uses ink
  5. 8.The edge around the top of a bowl
  6. 9.A small round mark on a map
  7. 10.A floor covering, often with a pattern
  8. 12.A playing card, or an expert pilot

Answer Key

Around the World

1D
I
S
C
O
V
2E
R
Y
E
L
3W
A
4L
E
S
5M
A
6P
O
E
7N
I
G
E
8R
9D
E
N
I
O
10R
E
A
L
M
11T
E
12A
U
C
13G
L
O
B
E
14I
C
E

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