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New Year’s Crossword Puzzles

Two New Year’s crosswords for the party table or the first day back at school. Print one with its answer key or solve it online.

New Year’s Crossword

Medium · 13 clues

Countdowns, resolutions and the ball drop. Everyday answers, a little thinking.

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Across

  1. 3A promise to do better this year
  2. 5Bursts of color in the night sky
  3. 6Scottish song sung after midnight (4,4,4)
  4. 10Ten, nine, eight ...
  5. 11Party horn or rattle
  6. 12When the new year begins
  7. 13Midnight tradition for couples

Down

  1. 1Where the ball drops in New York (5,6)
  2. 2Raise your glass for one
  3. 4Bubbly raised at midnight (or sparkling cider)
  4. 7First month of the year
  5. 8Tiny bits of paper thrown to celebrate
  6. 9Time to hang a new one

New Year’s Crossword for Kids

Easy · 12 clues

Short words and simple clues for early readers. Short answers, plain clues.

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Across

  1. 2It drops in Times Square
  2. 6Booms and sparkles in the sky
  3. 8Blow it to make a loud toot
  4. 10A shiny cone you wear to the party
  5. 11A celebration with friends

Down

  1. 1Watch its hands reach twelve
  2. 3Shout “Happy New Year!”
  3. 4Twelve o’clock at night
  4. 5Tiny bits of paper you throw
  5. 7Do this late to see midnight (4,2)
  6. 9Something you want to do this year
  7. 12Twelve months

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