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The Lone Star State · State 28 of 50

Free Texas Puzzles for Kids

This free Texas puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Lone Star 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 made for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a social studies unit or a rainy afternoon. Kids learn that Austin is the capital, that the name Texas comes from a Caddo word meaning "friend," and that Texas was its own country, the Republic of Texas, before it became the 28th state in 1845. A fact page lists the state bird (the mockingbird), the state flower (the bluebonnet), the state tree (the pecan) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Texas 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

    Texas Crossword

    12 clues about Texas

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Texas Places to Explore

    Cities, canyons, peaks and beaches across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Texas Animals

    Creatures of the deserts, plains, swamps and coast

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Texas Fun

    Things to eat, wear and do in the Lone Star State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Texas Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Texas became a state

Did you know? 9 facts about Texas for kids

  • Texas is the second largest state in both size and population, with about 29.1 million people at the 2020 Census.
  • Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845, after nearly ten years as its own country, the Republic of Texas.
  • The name Texas comes from a Caddo word meaning "friend," and the state motto is Friendship.
  • Guadalupe Peak in far West Texas, at 8,751 feet, is the highest point in the state.
  • The Rio Grande, one of the longest rivers in North America, forms the border between Texas and Mexico.
  • Texas has two national parks: Big Bend, along the Rio Grande, and Guadalupe Mountains in far West Texas.
  • Texas raises more cattle than any other state, and it also grows more cotton than any other state.
  • The bluebonnet has been the state flower of Texas since 1901, and it colors fields and roadsides blue each spring.
  • Houston, the largest city in Texas, is home to NASA's Mission Control for astronauts in space.

Texas Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Texas puzzles, each with its own theme

Still hungry for more? The Texas Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: ranch life and cattle drives, space words from Houston, Gulf Coast critters, Tex-Mex treats, wildflowers and the coolest state symbols. Twenty puzzles, one giant 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 Texas Super Pack

  1. 1Texas Wild PlacesWord Search
  2. 2Texas FoodsWord Scramble
  3. 3Texas Native NationsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Texas Name FactCryptogram
  5. 5Texas Cities and TownsWord Search
  6. 6Texas Rivers and CoastWord Scramble
  7. 7Texas HistoryWord Fill-In
  8. 8Texas Republic FactCryptogram
  9. 9Texas Ranch LifeWord Search
  10. 10Texas RegionsWord Scramble
  11. 11Texas Gulf Coast LifeWord Fill-In
  12. 12Texas Mountain FactCryptogram
  13. 13Texas State SymbolsWord Search
  14. 14Texas WildflowersWord Scramble
  15. 15West Texas CrittersWord Fill-In
  16. 16Texas Ranch FactCryptogram
  17. 17Texas Space WordsWord Search
  18. 18Texas Jobs and IndustriesWord Scramble
  19. 19Texas Music and DanceWord Fill-In
  20. 20Texas Flower FactCryptogram

Texas puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Texas puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Texas: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Texas animals, a word scramble of Texas fun 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 Texas?
Austin is the capital of Texas. It sits on the Colorado River in Central Texas, and the city is named for Stephen F. Austin, who brought early American settlers to Texas. Houston is the largest city, with about 2.3 million people at the 2020 Census.
What are Texas's state symbols?
The state bird is the mockingbird, the state flower is the bluebonnet and the state tree is the pecan. The armadillo is the state small mammal, the longhorn is the state large mammal and the Texas horned lizard is the state reptile. The state dish is chili.
Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?
Texas is called the Lone Star State because of the single star on its flag. The lone star flew on the flag of the Republic of Texas, which was its own country from 1836 until Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845.
Is there a bigger Texas puzzle pack?
Yes. The Texas 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 ranch life to space words and Gulf Coast critters. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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