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The Evergreen State · State 42 of 50

Free Washington Puzzles for Kids

This free Washington puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Evergreen 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 (Washington has plenty of those). Kids learn that Olympia is the capital, that Washington is the only state named after a president, and that Mount Rainier rises 14,410 feet. A fact page lists the state bird (the willow goldfinch), the state flower (the coast rhododendron), the state tree (the western hemlock) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Washington 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

    Washington Crossword

    12 clues about Washington

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Washington Places to Explore

    Cities, waterfalls, mountains and islands from coast to canyon

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Washington Animals

    Creatures of the forests, rivers and shores

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Washington Fun

    Things to eat, ride and do in the Evergreen State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Washington Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Washington became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Washington for kids

  • Washington became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889, and it is the only state named after a president.
  • Mount Rainier, an active volcano 14,410 feet tall, is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states.
  • Washington has three national parks: Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades.
  • Olympic National Park protects nearly a million acres of rain forests, glacier-capped peaks and more than 70 miles of wild coast.
  • Washington grows about two-thirds of the apples in the United States, more than any other state.
  • Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River produces more hydroelectric power than any other dam in the United States.
  • Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States, carrying riders across Puget Sound.
  • Pickleball was invented on Bainbridge Island in 1965 and became the official state sport in 2022.
  • Seattle, the largest city, is named after Si'ahl, often called Chief Seattle, a leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples.
  • Washington is home to 29 federally recognized tribes, including the Yakama Nation, the Makah Tribe and the Lummi Nation.

Washington Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Washington puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Washington Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: Native nations, tide pool creatures, salmon rivers, volcanoes and glaciers, island beaches and quirky state symbols, from a dinosaur to a tiny oyster. Twenty puzzles, one big 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 Washington Super Pack

  1. 1Washington Parks and PeaksWord Search
  2. 2Washington Farm CropsWord Scramble
  3. 3Washington Rivers and LakesWord Fill-In
  4. 4Washington Name FactCryptogram
  5. 5Washington Native NationsWord Search
  6. 6Washington LandformsWord Scramble
  7. 7Washington Mountain AnimalsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Washington Glacier FactCryptogram
  9. 9Washington Ocean LifeWord Search
  10. 10Washington Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  11. 11Washington River FishWord Fill-In
  12. 12Washington Apple FactCryptogram
  13. 13Washington State SymbolsWord Search
  14. 14Washington Planes and BoatsWord Scramble
  15. 15Washington Islands and BeachesWord Fill-In
  16. 16Washington Ferry FactCryptogram
  17. 17Washington Cities and TownsWord Search
  18. 18Washington Forest LifeWord Scramble
  19. 19Washington Road TripWord Fill-In
  20. 20Washington Rain Forest FactCryptogram

Washington puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Washington puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Washington State: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Washington 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 Washington State?
Olympia is the capital of Washington. It sits near the southern tip of Puget Sound. Seattle is the largest city, and Washington became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889.
What are Washington's state symbols?
The state bird is the willow goldfinch, a kind of American goldfinch, the state flower is the coast rhododendron and the state tree is the western hemlock. Washington also has a state marine mammal, the orca, a state fruit, the apple, and a state dinosaur, Suciasaurus rex.
Why is Washington called the Evergreen State?
Washington is called the Evergreen State because of its huge evergreen forests of fir, cedar, spruce and hemlock. A Seattle businessman and historian named C.T. Conover came up with the nickname soon after statehood in 1889. It is the state's best-known nickname, though lawmakers have never officially adopted it.
Is there a bigger Washington puzzle pack?
Yes. The Washington 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 Native nations to salmon rivers and volcanoes. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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