Classic Crosswords Classic Food Hard — Set 15
🍔 Food Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. A green fruit with creamy flesh and a large seed
- 5. A clear liquid we drink to stay healthy
- 8. Meat that comes from cattle
Down
- 1. A starchy vegetable that grows underground
- 2. A thick slice of meat cooked by grilling or frying
- 3. A small sweet flat baked treat
- 6. A round red or green fruit that grows on trees
- 7. Small white or brown grains cooked and eaten
Show answers
- 4 Across: A green fruit with creamy flesh and a large seed (7)AVOCADO
- 5 Across: A clear liquid we drink to stay healthy (5)WATER
- 8 Across: Meat that comes from cattle (4)BEEF
- 1 Down: A starchy vegetable that grows underground (6)POTATO
- 2 Down: A thick slice of meat cooked by grilling or frying (5)STEAK
- 3 Down: A small sweet flat baked treat (6)COOKIE
- 6 Down: A round red or green fruit that grows on trees (5)APPLE
- 7 Down: Small white or brown grains cooked and eaten (4)RICE
🍔 Food Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A sweet brown food made from cocoa beans
- 3. A clear liquid we drink to stay healthy
- 6. Small round green seeds that grow in pods
- 9. A green vegetable that looks like a small tree
- 10. A small round red fruit with a stem
Down
- 1. A long orange vegetable that grows underground
- 4. A round red fruit often used as a vegetable
- 5. A thin flat bread used to make tacos and wraps
- 7. A soft fuzzy fruit with a pit in the middle
- 8. A creamy food made from milk
- 9. A dark red root vegetable
Show answers
- 2 Across: A sweet brown food made from cocoa beans (9)CHOCOLATE
- 3 Across: A clear liquid we drink to stay healthy (5)WATER
- 6 Across: Small round green seeds that grow in pods (4)PEAS
- 9 Across: A green vegetable that looks like a small tree (8)BROCCOLI
- 10 Across: A small round red fruit with a stem (6)CHERRY
- 1 Down: A long orange vegetable that grows underground (6)CARROT
- 4 Down: A round red fruit often used as a vegetable (6)TOMATO
- 5 Down: A thin flat bread used to make tacos and wraps (8)TORTILLA
- 7 Down: A soft fuzzy fruit with a pit in the middle (5)PEACH
- 8 Down: A creamy food made from milk (6)YOGURT
- 9 Down: A dark red root vegetable (4)BEET
🍔 Food Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. Seeds from pods that are cooked and eaten
- 4. A large round orange vegetable used in pies
- 7. A dark green leafy vegetable full of vitamins
- 9. A sweet thick liquid made by bees
Down
- 1. A small round fruit with purple skin
- 2. A long yellow fruit you peel to eat
- 3. A sweet substance used to make food taste sweet
- 5. Meat from fish that can be baked or fried
- 6. A baked dish with a crust and filling
- 8. A crunchy green vegetable with long stalks
Show answers
- 2 Across: Seeds from pods that are cooked and eaten (5)BEANS
- 4 Across: A large round orange vegetable used in pies (7)PUMPKIN
- 7 Across: A dark green leafy vegetable full of vitamins (7)SPINACH
- 9 Across: A sweet thick liquid made by bees (5)HONEY
- 1 Down: A small round fruit with purple skin (4)PLUM
- 2 Down: A long yellow fruit you peel to eat (6)BANANA
- 3 Down: A sweet substance used to make food taste sweet (5)SUGAR
- 5 Down: Meat from fish that can be baked or fried (4)FISH
- 6 Down: A baked dish with a crust and filling (3)PIE
- 8 Down: A crunchy green vegetable with long stalks (6)CELERY
🍔 Food Crossword #4
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Across
- 3. A powder made from wheat used to bake bread and cakes
- 4. A vegetable that comes in many colors and shapes
- 5. A soft fuzzy fruit with a pit in the middle
- 6. A green vegetable that looks like a small tree
- 7. A large round orange vegetable used in pies
- 8. A dish of mixed raw vegetables
Down
- 1. A small plant-like food with a cap and stem
- 2. A small white bulb with a strong flavor used in cooking
- 4. A flat round cake cooked on a griddle
- 5. Corn kernels that puff up when heated
- 7. A food made from dough in many shapes
Show answers
- 3 Across: A powder made from wheat used to bake bread and cakes (5)FLOUR
- 4 Across: A vegetable that comes in many colors and shapes (6)PEPPER
- 5 Across: A soft fuzzy fruit with a pit in the middle (5)PEACH
- 6 Across: A green vegetable that looks like a small tree (8)BROCCOLI
- 7 Across: A large round orange vegetable used in pies (7)PUMPKIN
- 8 Across: A dish of mixed raw vegetables (5)SALAD
- 1 Down: A small plant-like food with a cap and stem (8)MUSHROOM
- 2 Down: A small white bulb with a strong flavor used in cooking (6)GARLIC
- 4 Down: A flat round cake cooked on a griddle (7)PANCAKE
- 5 Down: Corn kernels that puff up when heated (7)POPCORN
- 7 Down: A food made from dough in many shapes (5)PASTA
🍔 Food Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A small plant-like food with a cap and stem
- 3. A flat round food with sauce and cheese baked on dough
- 5. A powder made from wheat used to bake bread and cakes
- 6. A sweet fruit that is wider at the bottom
- 7. A small sweet flat baked treat
- 8. Thin crispy strips of smoked pork
Down
- 1. A salty baked snack twisted into a knot shape
- 3. A flat round cake cooked on a griddle
- 4. A large round orange vegetable used in pies
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small plant-like food with a cap and stem (8)MUSHROOM
- 3 Across: A flat round food with sauce and cheese baked on dough (5)PIZZA
- 5 Across: A powder made from wheat used to bake bread and cakes (5)FLOUR
- 6 Across: A sweet fruit that is wider at the bottom (4)PEAR
- 7 Across: A small sweet flat baked treat (6)COOKIE
- 8 Across: Thin crispy strips of smoked pork (5)BACON
- 1 Down: A salty baked snack twisted into a knot shape (7)PRETZEL
- 3 Down: A flat round cake cooked on a griddle (7)PANCAKE
- 4 Down: A large round orange vegetable used in pies (7)PUMPKIN
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