As teachers, we’re always looking for ways to incorporate multiple subjects into one lesson (and new vocabulary)! With these 2nd and 3rd grade phonics crossword puzzles, your students get to practice phonics AND spelling at the same time!
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Looking for a way to make phonics practice more engaging? These 2nd grade phonics crossword puzzles combine word study with problem solving, giving students a fun way to review key patterns while strengthening spelling and reading skills. Instead of routine worksheets, these crosswords feel like puzzles — and students love the challenge of filling in the grid with the correct phonics words.
Each crossword comes in two versions: one with a word bank and one without. This makes it simple to differentiate. Give the word bank version to students who need extra support, and use the no-word-bank version to challenge higher-level learners. Every student gets practice at the right level, without extra planning for you.
This resource includes over 85 2nd grade phonics crossword worksheets that are ready to print and go. Each puzzle targets a specific phonics skill, so you can quickly pick the one that aligns with your lesson. Reviewing long vowels? There’s a puzzle for that. Teaching R-controlled syllables? There’s a puzzle for that too.
The best part is that these crosswords don’t just review phonics rules — they reinforce phonics vocabulary. Students see words in context, practice spelling patterns, and build the confidence they need for decoding, reading fluency, and independent writing.
Your students will practice 2nd grade phonics across every major skill set:
Blends and Trigraphs:
3 letter blends, beginning L blends, beginning R blends, beginning S blends, final blends multisyllabic, trigraph DGE, trigraph TCH
Consonant + LE Patterns:
consonant BLE, consonant CLE, consonant DLE, consonant FLE, consonant GLE, consonant KLE, consonant PLE, consonant TLE, consonant ZLE, consonant LE R controlled, consonant LE review
Digraphs and Diphthongs:
digraphs review, diphthongs OI, diphthongs OU, diphthongs OW, diphthongs OY
Vowel Teams and Long Vowels:
long A – AI words, long A – AY words, long A review, long E – EA words, long E – EE words, long E – EY words, long E – IE words, long E – Y as E words, long E review, long I – IGH words, long I – Y as I words, long I review, long O – OA words, long O – OE words, long O – OW words, long O review, long U – EW words, long U – UE words, long U – UI words, long U review
Final E Patterns:
final E syllable long A, final E syllable long E, final E syllable long I, final E syllable long O, final E syllable long U
Syllable Types and Division:
closed syllable words, open syllable words, syllable division V CCV, syllable division V CV, syllable division VC CCV, syllable division VC CV, syllable division VCC CV, syllable division VCC V, syllable division VV
Prefixes and Suffixes:
prefix UN-, prefixes DIS-, prefixes PRE-, prefixes RE-, suffixes –FUL, suffixes –LESS, suffixes –NESS
R-Controlled Vowels:
R controlled – AR words, R controlled – ER words, R controlled – IR words, R controlled – OAR words, R controlled – OR words, R controlled – UR words
Special Patterns:
schwa words, silent letters GN KN MB WR, ALL ALT ALK words, soft and hard G, hard and soft C, wild old words
Word Endings:
SION words, TION words, SURE words, TURE words
Other:
double consonant BB DD TT, double consonant FF LL SS ZZ, phonics review puzzles across multiple sets
These puzzles are flexible and can be used for:
2nd grade phonics games in small groups or pairs
2nd grade phonics centers for independent practice
2nd grade phonics activities for morning work or homework
Quick phonics review worksheets before spelling tests or assessments
Ongoing spiral review to keep skills sharp all year
Answer keys are included, so students can self-check or work in partners without you needing to grade everything.
When you download, you’ll receive:
85+ printable phonics crossword puzzles for 2nd grade
Two versions of each puzzle (with and without word bank)
Complete answer keys
A digital version on Google Slides for easy assignment in Google Classroom
Activities aligned to phonics standards for 2nd grade
Instead of plain worksheets, these 2nd grade phonics practice worksheets feel like a game. Students stay engaged while practicing spelling patterns, word recognition, and phonics rules. Teachers love how versatile they are — perfect for centers, intervention, enrichment, or sub plans.
Because these also work as 2nd grade phonics vocabulary activities, students are building both phonics knowledge and word understanding at the same time.
With these 2nd grade phonics crossword puzzles, you’ll always have a no-prep, engaging activity ready. They make it easy to review skills, reinforce spelling patterns, and help students build fluency — while keeping practice fun.
Whether you’re using them for centers, spiral review, independent practice, or partner games, these phonics crosswords will quickly become a favorite in your classroom.
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