down 1.
The ( ________ ) has to be very careful when it swims so that it doesn't get eaten by a seal.
Definition:
This bird has wings, but it cannot fly. Most of them live in cold places near Antarctica. Although it looks clumsy on ice, it is an excellent swimmer! This bird feeds on fish.
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Our school colors are ( ________ ) and black.
Rhymes with thread
Definition:
The color of a ripe strawberry. Never wave a flag of this color in front of a bull!
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What is the fourth ( ________ ) of the alphabet?
Rhymes with better
Definition:
1. One of the signs or written symbols that we use to write words, such as x, y, and z.
2. A written message that you send to someone or receive from someone by mail.
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down 6.
The ( ________ ) on the fire truck was loud.
Rhymes with fell
Definition:
A hollow metal cup that makes a ringing sound when it is struck.
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down 8.
Will you ( ________ ) your candy bar with me?
Rhymes with flare
Definition:
To allow someone else to have a portion of something. It's very hard to do this sometimes!
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down 10.
Joshua got a new ( ________ ) and ice skates for Christmas.
Rhymes with dead
Definition:
A vehicle mounted on runners for transportation over snow. Sometimes horses or dogs pull these. It is fun to ride one of these down a hill!
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across 3.
Superman can ( ________ ) steel with his bare hands.
Rhymes with lend
Definition:
1. To keep your legs straight and to touch your toes with your hands.
2. To curve something that is straight.
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across 5.
Dad likes to ( ________ ) the newspaper while he eats breakfast.
Rhymes with intercede
Definition:
To look at written words and understand what they mean. Some people like to do this so much that they forget to eat!
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across 7.
Who put up the volleyball ( ________ )?
Rhymes with cassette
Definition:
A material that is made of knotted rope or threads with holes in between the knots. We usually use one of these to catch things, such as fish.
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across 8.
Our dog has a keen sense of ( ________ ) and can find almost anything.
Rhymes with compel
Definition:
To find out the odor of something with your nose. If this is bad, you might feel sick!
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across 9.
Anthony wants to ( ________ ) up like Batman on Halloween.
Rhymes with transgress
Definition:
1. To put on clothes.
2. A one-piece garment worn by women and girls that covers the body from the legs to the shoulders.
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across 11.
A robin built a ( ________ ) in the elm tree.
Rhymes with best
Definition:
A structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young.
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