Thanksgiving crossword puzzle
A dozen clues around the Thanksgiving table: turkey, harvest, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, gratitude, family and the leftovers waiting for Friday.
Curated by 
Esme Rook
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Updated September 2026
Play it right here
12 clues to solve: 5 across and 7 down. Tap a square and type; tap it again to switch between across and down. Solved words lock in green.
Across
- 6. The feeling expressed when giving thanks (9)
- 8. Gathering ripe crops from the fields (7)
- 9. Orange squash used in the classic pie (7)
- 10. Tart red berry made into a holiday sauce (9)
- 11. Food saved to enjoy after the main meal (9)
Down
- 1. Relatives who often gather around the table (6)
- 2. Savory bread mixture cooked beside the turkey (8)
- 3. Forked turkey bone pulled apart for good luck (8)
- 4. A large and special meal (5)
- 5. Large bird traditionally served for the holiday meal (6)
- 7. The season when Thanksgiving occurs (6)
- 9. Public procession with floats and marching bands (6)
What is in this crossword?
Food provides the quick answers, while the longer words cover the meaning and traditions of the day. The result works at a family table, in a classroom or as a quiet holiday activity.
A useful way into the grid
Solve the menu before the customs. Turkey, feast and pumpkin create crossings in gratitude, cranberry and leftovers.
Play online or print it
Fill the grid on this page, or download the one-page puzzle PDF. The completed grid is a separate answer-key PDF, so a teacher or host can keep it out of sight. More themes are collected on the printable crossword puzzles hub.
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