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Free Maryland Puzzles for Kids

This free Maryland puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Old Line 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 rainy afternoon. Kids learn that Annapolis is the capital, that the Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and that the battle at Fort McHenry in Baltimore inspired the words of the national anthem. A fact page lists the state bird (the Baltimore oriole), the state flower (the black-eyed Susan) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Maryland 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

    Maryland Crossword

    12 clues about Maryland

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Maryland Places to Explore

    Cities, islands, lakes and mountains across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Maryland Animals

    Creatures of the bay, the marshes and the woods

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Maryland Fun

    Things to eat and do in the Old Line State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Maryland Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Maryland became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Maryland for kids

  • Francis Scott Key wrote the words of the national anthem after watching the British attack Fort McHenry in Baltimore in September 1814.
  • The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and it nearly splits Maryland in two.
  • Annapolis was the capital of the United States from November 1783 to August 1784.
  • The Maryland State House, begun in 1772, is the oldest state capitol still in continuous use by its lawmakers.
  • Maryland was named for Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of England's King Charles I.
  • Jousting became Maryland's official state sport in 1962, and lacrosse became the official team sport in 2004.
  • Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County and Frederick Douglass in Talbot County, both on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  • Benjamin Banneker, born in Baltimore County in 1731, was a self-taught scientist who published almanacs with astronomy predictions.
  • Hoye-Crest on Backbone Mountain, at 3,360 feet, is the highest point in Maryland.
  • Maryland gave land along the Potomac River to help create Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

Maryland Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Maryland puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Maryland Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: Chesapeake Bay life, the Star-Spangled Banner, crab feasts, jousting knights, mountain trails and the state's official dinosaur and shark. Twenty puzzles, one bay-to-mountains adventure, $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 Maryland Super Pack

  1. 1Maryland Chesapeake BayWord Search
  2. 2Maryland Crab FeastWord Scramble
  3. 3Maryland Bay CreaturesWord Fill-In
  4. 4Maryland Anthem FactCryptogram
  5. 5Maryland Star-Spangled BannerWord Search
  6. 6Maryland Jousting and LacrosseWord Scramble
  7. 7Maryland BirdsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Maryland Bay FactCryptogram
  9. 9Maryland Cities and TownsWord Search
  10. 10Maryland Freedom SeekersWord Scramble
  11. 11Maryland Beach and Barrier IslandWord Fill-In
  12. 12Maryland Capital FactCryptogram
  13. 13Maryland State SymbolsWord Search
  14. 14Maryland Farms and GardensWord Scramble
  15. 15Maryland Trees and WildflowersWord Fill-In
  16. 16Maryland Freedom FactCryptogram
  17. 17Maryland Western MountainsWord Search
  18. 18Maryland SailingWord Scramble
  19. 19Maryland Four SeasonsWord Fill-In
  20. 20Maryland Scientist FactCryptogram

Maryland puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Maryland puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Maryland: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Maryland 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 Maryland?
Annapolis is the capital of Maryland. It sits near where the Severn River meets the Chesapeake Bay and is home to the U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis was briefly the capital of the whole country in 1783 and 1784. Baltimore is the largest city.
What are Maryland's state symbols?
The state bird is the Baltimore oriole, the state flower is the black-eyed Susan and the state tree is the white oak. The state crustacean is the blue crab, the state dog is the Chesapeake Bay retriever and the official state sport is jousting. Lacrosse is the official team sport.
Why is Maryland called the Old Line State?
Maryland is called the Old Line State after the Maryland Line, the state's regular troops in the Revolutionary War, who fought bravely in many battles. Some historians credit George Washington with the name. Maryland became the 7th state on April 28, 1788.
Is there a bigger Maryland puzzle pack?
Yes. The Maryland 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 the Chesapeake Bay to the western mountains. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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