Human-reviewed Grades 3–6 life science
Food Chains Crossword Puzzle
Free printable food chains crossword for life science — producers, prey, energy flow, and related vocabulary with answer key.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Animal hunted by another animal for food (4)
- Animal that eats mainly plants (9)
- Living thing that usually starts a food chain (5)
- Animal that eats both plants and other animals (8)
- Animal that hunts other animals for food (8)
Down
- Organism that breaks down dead plants and animals (10)
- What moves from one organism to the next in a chain (6)
- Plant that makes its own food using sunlight (8)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this Food Chains crossword free to print?
Yes. This food chains crossword is free to print for classroom or home use. The page includes a blank grid, numbered clues, and a fold-away answer key. Content is marked Human-reviewed.
How do I print the puzzle and answer key?
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