Feelings Crossword Puzzle Printable

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Feelings Crossword

Each clue is a moment. Write the feeling word that fits it, one letter in each square.

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  • Brave
  • Calm
  • Eager
  • Glum
  • Grumpy
  • Happy
  • Mad
  • Merry
  • Proud
  • Sad
  • Scared
  • Shy

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Answer key: Feelings Crossword

1M2G3CAL4MLDEU5GRUMPYR6E7SHY8SADCG9HAP10PYERR11BRAVEODUD

Across 3 CALM · 5 GRUMPY · 7 SHY · 8 SAD · 9 HAPPY · 11 BRAVE

Down 1 MAD · 2 GLUM · 4 MERRY · 6 EAGER · 7 SCARED · 10 PROUD

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Happy and Excited 28

  • Amused The dog sneezes in the middle of story time, and you grin
  • Bubbly You chatter and bounce so much that your aunt calls you a soda pop
  • Cheerful You whistle while you set the table and smile at everyone who walks in
  • Chipper At six in the morning you are already whistling and wide awake
  • Delighted You open the box, and it is exactly the thing you wished for
  • Eager You are first in line an hour before the doors open, bouncing on your toes
  • Ecstatic You scream into a pillow because the best news of your whole year just came
  • Elated Your team wins in the last second, and you think you could fly
  • Energetic You run three laps, climb the bars and still want to race
  • Excited The night before your birthday, you count the hours and cannot fall asleep
  • Festive Streamers are up, music is on, and the table is set for a party
  • Giddy You and your friend spin in circles until you fall over giggling
  • Glad It rained all morning, but the sun came out just in time for recess
  • Gleeful You rub your hands together and laugh as the first snow piles up
  • Happy The candles are lit, everyone sings, and you can't stop smiling
  • Jolly Grandpa's belly shakes every time he laughs at his own jokes
  • Joyful A puppy bounds to the door to greet you, tail wagging so hard its whole body wiggles
  • Jubilant The whole town cheers and waves as the champions ride by
  • Lively You dance through every song while the others sit and watch
  • Lucky You find a dollar on the sidewalk and a four-leaf clover the same day
  • Merry Lights twinkle, songs play, and the whole house is laughing
  • Overjoyed Your cousin steps off the plane after two long years away
  • Peppy You bounce onto the field shouting "Let's go, team!"
  • Playful The kitten pounces on your shoelace, so you wiggle it again
  • Pleased The teacher writes "Nice work" on your paper, and you nod
  • Silly You wear socks on your hands and talk like a robot at dinner
  • Thrilled You got the part in the play, and you jump up and down
  • Upbeat Even after the flat tire you say, "This will still be a great day"

Sad, Tired and Sorry 32

  • Ashamed You teased a smaller kid, and now you cannot look anyone in the eye
  • Blue A gray Sunday with nobody to play with: your mood has the name of a color
  • Bored It is raining, the power is out, and you have read every book twice
  • Crushed You practiced for weeks, and your name is not on the team list
  • Deflated You raced in with big news, and nobody looked up from the TV
  • Dejected Head low, you walk off the field after the loss
  • Disappointed You hoped for a bike, and the big box held a sweater
  • Discouraged You have tried the math problem five times and want to give up
  • Drained After the long test you have nothing left, like a dead battery
  • Exhausted You ran the whole race and now lie flat on the grass, panting
  • Forlorn The last puppy at the shelter watches every family walk past
  • Gloomy Everything looks gray to you today, even your favorite cartoon
  • Glum You sit on the steps and stare at your shoes after the picnic is called off
  • Guilty You told a fib about the broken vase, and your stomach is in knots
  • Heartbroken Your dog has been missing for a week, and you cry at the sight of her bowl
  • Homesick At sleepaway camp you miss your own bed, your dog and your mom's cooking
  • Hopeless You are ten points behind with one second on the clock
  • Hurt Your friend laughed at your drawing, and it stings inside
  • Left out The others made a club and did not ask you to join
  • Lonely It is your first week in a new town, and the phone never rings
  • Miserable Your socks are soaked, the bus is late, and nothing has gone right all day
  • Mopey You drag your feet and sigh around the house all afternoon
  • Regretful You wish you had said goodbye before your friend left town
  • Sad Your ice cream falls off the cone and lands on the sidewalk
  • Sleepy Your eyes keep closing during the bedtime story
  • Sorry You broke your sister's necklace, and you wish you could take it back
  • Tearful Your eyes fill up as the bus pulls away from Grandma's house
  • Tired You hiked all day, and your legs are like noodles
  • Upset Someone knocked over the block tower you spent all morning building
  • Weary After carrying boxes all moving day, you can barely lift your arms
  • Weepy Every little thing makes you cry today, even a spilled cup
  • Wistful You look at photos of the house you used to live in and sigh

Mad and Annoyed 33

  • Angry Someone cut in front of you after you waited the whole recess
  • Annoyed Your little sister copies every word you say, again and again
  • Bitter Months later you still grumble about the prize you think should have been yours
  • Bothered The hum of the lights keeps pulling you away from your book
  • Cheated You see the other player peek at your cards and win
  • Cranky The baby missed her nap and fusses at every little thing
  • Cross Dad frowns and folds his arms: the muddy boots are on the rug again
  • Defiant Told to clean your room, you say, "Make me"
  • Disgusted You step barefoot on something slimy in the dark
  • Envious You stare at your neighbor's new trampoline and wish it were yours
  • Exasperated You throw up your hands after explaining the rules a tenth time
  • Fed up The printer has jammed nine times, and you have had enough
  • Frustrated The zipper is stuck, you are late, and it will not budge
  • Fuming Steam might as well be coming out of your ears after the unfair call
  • Furious You find your bike with both tires flattened on purpose
  • Grouchy The neighbor mutters and shakes his head whenever a ball lands in his yard
  • Grumpy You woke up too early, and you growl at everyone before breakfast
  • Huffy You stomp off saying "Fine!" when your idea gets voted down
  • Impatient You tap your foot and check the clock while the line barely moves
  • Indignant You were blamed for something you did not do, and you say, "That's not fair!"
  • Insulted Someone calls your science project a baby's toy
  • Irritated A fly buzzes around your head the whole time you try to read
  • Jealous Your friend got the puppy you have begged for all year
  • Livid You go pale with rage when you learn who spread the lie about you
  • Mad Your brother ate the last cookie, the one you were saving
  • Moody You laugh at breakfast, snap at lunch and slam a door at dinner
  • Offended Someone makes a rude joke about the way you talk
  • Outraged The class gasps when the bully blames the smallest kid
  • Peeved Your pencil has rolled off the desk for the fourth time
  • Resentful You do all the chores while your brother gets the thanks
  • Snappy You bark "Leave me alone!" at a simple hello
  • Sulky You sit in the corner with your lip out and will not talk to anyone
  • Touchy Today even a harmless joke makes you snap

Scared and Worried 30

  • Afraid You will not go into the basement while the light is broken
  • Alarmed The smoke detector goes off, and everyone looks up at once
  • Anxious The night before the big test, your thoughts race and will not slow
  • Awkward You wave back at someone who was waving at the person behind you
  • Bashful Everyone turns to sing to you, and your cheeks go pink as you study the floor
  • Embarrassed You trip on the stage steps while the whole school is watching
  • Frantic The bus leaves in one minute, and you cannot find your other shoe
  • Frightened A big dog runs straight at you, barking
  • Helpless The kite is stuck high in the tree, and all you can do is watch
  • Hesitant You stand with one foot in the cold lake, deciding whether to go in
  • Jittery You bounce your leg and bite your nails before the spelling bee
  • Jumpy After the spooky movie, every creak in the house makes you flinch
  • Nervous Your hands sweat as you wait backstage for your turn to sing
  • Overwhelmed Homework, a recital and a messy room are all due tonight
  • Panicky You cannot find your parents in the crowded store, and your heart pounds
  • Petrified The growl in the dark turns you to stone: you cannot move a muscle
  • Rattled After the near miss on your bike, you cannot think straight for a while
  • Scared A branch scratches the window in the middle of a stormy night
  • Shaky Your knees wobble as you step up to give your speech
  • Sheepish You grin a little and shrug after being caught with the cookie jar
  • Shy You hide behind Dad's leg when the new neighbors say hello
  • Startled A balloon pops right behind you, and you jump
  • Stressed You have three tests this week and no time to study for any of them
  • Tense Your shoulders are up by your ears as the final seconds tick away
  • Terrified You freeze on the high dive, gripping the rail with both hands
  • Timid You stand at the edge of the playground, not daring to ask to join
  • Uneasy Something about the quiet, dark hallway does not sit right with you
  • Unsure You look at two paths in the woods and cannot tell which one leads back
  • Wary You watch the hissing goose closely and keep your distance
  • Worried Mom is an hour late, and you keep looking out the window

Calm, Proud and Caring 37

  • Appreciated Your family claps and thanks you for cooking dinner
  • Brave Your knees knock, but you walk up to the big kid and ask for your ball back
  • Calm You float on your back in still water and watch the clouds
  • Caring You bring soup and a blanket to a friend who stayed in bed today
  • Comfortable Your old sneakers fit just right, with no pinch anywhere
  • Confident You know every word of your lines and walk onstage smiling
  • Content Your belly is full, the fire is warm, and you want nothing more
  • Cozy Rain taps the window while you sip cocoa under a blanket
  • Determined You fall off the skateboard nine times and get on a tenth
  • Encouraged The coach says, "You are getting better every day," and you try again
  • Fond You smile whenever you think of your first-grade teacher
  • Forgiving Your friend apologizes for the ripped page, and you say it is okay
  • Free School is out, your chores are done, and the whole day is yours
  • Grateful A stranger found your dog and walked her all the way back to you
  • Hopeful You plant a seed and check the pot every morning for a sprout
  • Included The big kids wave you over and hand you a jersey
  • Inspired After the art museum you rush to paint a picture of your own
  • Loved Grandma hugs you tight and says you are her favorite person
  • Loving You tuck your little brother in and kiss his forehead
  • Mellow A lazy Sunday afternoon with soft music and nowhere to be
  • Patient You wait your turn for the swing without asking how much longer
  • Peaceful The lake at sunrise, with no sound but the birds
  • Proud You tied your shoes all by yourself for the first time
  • Refreshed A cold drink and a swim on a hot day, and you are like new
  • Relaxed You lie in a hammock with a book and no homework
  • Relieved You thought your homework was gone, and there it is in your bag
  • Respected The coach asks for your idea, and the whole team listens
  • Safe Thunder booms outside, but Dad's arm is around you
  • Satisfied You put the last piece in the thousand-piece puzzle and sit back
  • Secure Your seat belt clicks, the door is locked, and you settle in
  • Serene You sit by a still pond at dawn, breathing slowly, troubled by nothing
  • Snug Zipped in your sleeping bag, with only your nose in the cold air
  • Sympathetic Your friend's hamster died, and you sit with her quietly
  • Tender You hold the sleeping baby and whisper so she will not wake
  • Thankful You look around the dinner table and count your blessings
  • Trusting You close your eyes and let your friend lead you through the maze
  • Welcome On your first day, three classmates save you a seat and show you around

Surprised, Curious and Mixed Up 34

  • Amazed The magician pulls a real rabbit out of an empty hat
  • Antsy Five minutes until the bell, and you cannot sit still
  • Astonished Your little sister, who never talks in class, sings a solo perfectly
  • Awed You stand at the rim of a canyon so wide it takes your breath away
  • Baffled The door was locked, yet the cookies are gone and nobody was in the house
  • Bewildered You wake from a nap in the car and have no idea where you are
  • Bittersweet The last day of school: you cheer for summer and miss your teacher already
  • Confused Everyone laughs at a joke that you do not get
  • Curious You give the wrapped box a little shake to guess what is inside
  • Dazed You sit up after the pillow fight and wonder which way is up
  • Distracted You read the same line four times because of the game outside the window
  • Doubtful Your brother says he saw a dragon, and you raise one eyebrow
  • Dreamy You gaze out the window and imagine riding a dragon
  • Fascinated You watch the ant farm for an hour without looking away
  • Fidgety You click your pen, tap your foot and twist your hair all through class
  • Flustered Everyone asks you questions at once, and you drop your papers
  • Impressed Your friend solves the cube in ten seconds, and you say, "Wow"
  • Interested You lean in and ask question after question about the volcano model
  • Intrigued A map with an X falls out of the old library book, and you want to know more
  • Mixed up You packed gym clothes on library day and walked into the wrong room
  • Moved The story of the dog finding its way back brings a lump to your throat
  • Nostalgic You find your old teddy bear and remember being little
  • Puzzled The directions say turn left, but there is only a wall
  • Restless The long car ride has you squirming and asking, "Are we there yet?"
  • Shocked You open your report card and see a grade you never expected
  • Skeptical The ad says the toy can fly, and you say, "I will believe it when I see it"
  • Speechless You win first prize and cannot think of one word to say
  • Stumped You have no idea how to answer riddle number five
  • Stunned You stand with your mouth open after the last-second goal
  • Surprised You walk in, the lights flip on, and everyone yells your name
  • Suspicious The cookie jar is empty, and your brother has crumbs on his shirt
  • Tempted The cake is cooling on the counter, and no one is looking
  • Thoughtful You sit quietly, turning a big question over and over in your mind
  • Torn Two birthday parties on the same day, and you want to go to both

How this list was compiled: Situation clues written for this site for grades 1 to 6. Every answer is a feeling word with an entry in Wiktionary (en.wiktionary.org), read in October 2026 beside its clue. More than one feeling can fit a moment; the crossing letters and the word bank decide. A vocabulary game, not counseling or advice. Licence: own work

How it works

This feelings crossword puzzle, printable on Letter or A4, is a vocabulary crossword. "Your ice cream falls off the cone and lands on the sidewalk" is Sad. The first puzzle has 12 easy words with a word bank.

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Six sets of feeling words

Happy and Excited has Thrilled, Giddy and Jubilant. Sad, Tired and Sorry has Homesick, Glum and Weary. Mad and Annoyed has Grumpy, Jealous and Fed up. Scared and Worried has Nervous, Startled and Sheepish. Calm, Proud and Caring has Relieved, Grateful and Brave. Surprised, Curious and Mixed Up has Puzzled, Torn and Bittersweet.

A word game, not counseling

More than one feeling can fit a moment, so the crossing letters and the word bank settle each answer. The clues describe and give no advice.

  • After the puzzle, ask each pupil to write a new moment for one answer and trade it with a partner.

Questions and answers

What age is the feelings crossword for?

Easy Feeling Words suits grades 1 to 3, with answers such as Happy, Shy and Proud. The six themed sets, with words such as Exasperated and Nostalgic, suit grades 3 to 6. These bands are our judgment, not a published standard.

Is this an emotions crossword puzzle too?

Yes. The answers are the words children use for emotions, from Glad and Grumpy to Bewildered and Bittersweet.

Does the feelings crossword puzzle print with an answer key?

Yes. The key prints last: the same grid filled in, with each answer listed by its number. Printing is free, with no sign-up.

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