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The Grand Canyon State · State 48 of 50

Free Arizona Puzzles for Kids

This free Arizona puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Grand Canyon State: a crossword, a word search, a word fill-in, a word scramble and a cryptogram, with every answer key at the back. It is written for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a social studies unit or a hot summer afternoon. Kids learn that Phoenix is the capital, that the Grand Canyon is about a mile deep, and that the saguaro cactus grows only in the Sonoran Desert. A fact page lists the state bird (the cactus wren), the state flower (the saguaro blossom) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Arizona puzzle pack

Thirteen printable pages: a cover, a welcome page with fast facts, five puzzles, a page of true facts, answer keys for every puzzle, and a collect-all-50 checklist.

  1. Puzzle 1 · Crossword

    Arizona Crossword

    12 clues about Arizona

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Arizona Places to Explore

    Cities, lakes, canyons and painted deserts

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Arizona Desert Animals

    Creatures that live where it is hot and dry

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Arizona Fun

    Things to eat, drink and do in the Grand Canyon State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Arizona Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Arizona became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Arizona for kids

  • The Grand Canyon is about 278 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and about a mile deep.
  • Phoenix is both the capital and the largest city, and more people live there than in any other state capital.
  • Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912, Valentine's Day.
  • The saguaro cactus grows only in the Sonoran Desert, and many saguaros live for 150 years or more.
  • Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff in 1930. In 2024 it became Arizona's official state planet.
  • Most of Arizona does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, but the Navajo Nation does.
  • Arizona has three national parks: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Saguaro.
  • The Navajo Nation, which stretches into Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, is the largest reservation in the United States.
  • Humphreys Peak, in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, is the highest point in Arizona.
  • By 1907, Arizona was producing more copper than any other state, and copper is now the official state metal.

Arizona Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Arizona puzzles, each with its own theme

Want more Arizona? The Arizona Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: canyon country, Native nations, desert plants, stargazing words, old mining towns and the coolest state symbols, from turquoise to the bolo tie. Twenty puzzles, one sunny state, $1.99.

  • Five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins
  • Nothing repeats the free pack
  • An answer key for every puzzle
  • One payment, no subscription; print it for your home or classroom
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All 20 puzzles in the Arizona Super Pack

  1. 1Arizona Grand Canyon TrailsWord Search
  2. 2Arizona Farms and RanchesWord Scramble
  3. 3Arizona BirdsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Arizona Canyon FactCryptogram
  5. 5Arizona Native NationsWord Search
  6. 6Arizona WeatherWord Scramble
  7. 7Arizona Ancient PeoplesWord Fill-In
  8. 8Arizona Cactus FactCryptogram
  9. 9Arizona Cities and TownsWord Search
  10. 10Arizona Desert PlantsWord Scramble
  11. 11Arizona Rocks and MineralsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Arizona Space FactCryptogram
  13. 13Arizona Night SkyWord Search
  14. 14Arizona Old WestWord Scramble
  15. 15Arizona Road TripWord Fill-In
  16. 16Arizona Stone ForestCryptogram
  17. 17Arizona State SymbolsWord Search
  18. 18Arizona Rivers and LakesWord Scramble
  19. 19Arizona Mountains and MesasWord Fill-In
  20. 20Arizona Clock FactCryptogram

Arizona puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Arizona puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Arizona: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of Arizona cities and landmarks, a fill-in of desert animals, a word scramble and a cryptogram that hides a true fact. There is also a fast-facts page and a full answer key. It is one free PDF for grades 2 to 8.
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and it is also the largest city. More people live in Phoenix than in any other state capital in the country, about 1.6 million at the 2020 Census. Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona.
What are Arizona's state symbols?
The state bird is the cactus wren, the state flower is the saguaro blossom and the state tree is the palo verde. Arizona also has a state mammal (the ringtail), a state gemstone (turquoise), a state fossil (petrified wood) and even a state planet, Pluto, which was discovered in Flagstaff.
Why is Arizona called the Grand Canyon State?
Arizona is called the Grand Canyon State because the Grand Canyon is in northern Arizona. The Colorado River carved the canyon, which is about a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide. Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
Is there a bigger Arizona puzzle pack?
Yes. The Arizona Super Pack is 20 more puzzles for $1.99: five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins, each on its own theme, from canyon trails to the night sky. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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