Description

the property of being divisible into symmetrical halves on either side of a unique plane.
common in flowers, fruits, molecules, logos, and buildings, but it is a forbidden symmetry in the world of crystals
…a single line, called an axis, about which the cell can be rotated by either 60° or 120° without changing its appearance
symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower.
very rare, and it refers to an organism that can be divided into two identical halves by any line or cut that passes through its center point
a set of numbers that starts with a one or a zero, followed by a one, and proceeds based on the rule
classified in seven distinct patterns. Each pattern contains all or some of the following types of symmetry: Translation symmetry, Horizontal mirror symmetry, Vertical mirror symmetry, Rotational symmetry, or Glide reflection symmetry.
patterns of symmetry that tessellate the plane from a given fundamental region
symmetry across a line of reflection
a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground.
winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone.
follow a winding course
a ridge of water between two depressions in open water
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
an arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping.
a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts
a long narrow band or strip, typically of the same width throughout its length, differing in color or texture from the surface on either side of it.
a curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole. Fractals are useful in modeling structures (such as eroded coastlines or snowflakes) in which similar patterns recur at progressively smaller scales, and in describing partly random or chaotic phenomena such as crystal growth, fluid turbulence, and galaxy formation.
a small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it.
a mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert
have one shape that is the same for top and bottom, and a different shape that is the same for left and right
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
a twisting movement or course.
open or spread out from a folded position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

How do I create a crossword template?

For the easiest crossword templates, WordMint is the way to go!

Pre-made templates

For a quick and easy pre-made template, simply search through WordMint’s existing 500,000+ templates. With so many to choose from, you’re bound to find the right one for you!

Create your own from scratch

  • Log in to your account (it’s free to join!)
  • Head to ‘My Puzzles’
  • Click ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’
  • Select your layout, enter your title and your chosen clues and answers
  • That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template for you and you can save it to your account, export as a word document or pdf and print!

How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

Can I print my crossword template?

All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.