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An easy large-print crossword of garden and backyard words, with answer key. This sheet is free and printed in large, senior-friendly type — use the Print button above for a paper copy, or choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Prints as the puzzle only — tick the box below if you’d like the answer key included (it prints on its own page).

Crossword — Garden & Yard

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

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Across

  1. 1.Soft green carpet on shady stones
  2. 4.The grass you mow
  3. 5.Small hand shovel for planting
  4. 9.It marks the edge of the yard
  5. 10.Rich dark earth for planting
  6. 11.Plants lean toward it

Down

  1. 2.Cool spot under a big tree
  2. 3.Small backyard water feature
  3. 5.Spring bulb flower from Holland
  4. 6.Unwanted plants you pull out
  5. 7.It waters the far flower bed
  6. 8.Buzzing garden pollinator

Answer Key

1M
O
S
2S
3P
H
O
4L
A
W
N
D
D
5T
R
O
6W
E
L
7H
U
E
8B
O
L
9F
E
N
C
E
10S
O
I
L
D
E
E
P
11S
U
N

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