Jack

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 6. A major North American river and the chief river of the United States (11)
  2. 8. A beverage made from ___ powder and milk and sugar (5)
  3. 9. The sport of riding on a sled or sleigh (8)
  4. 10. Frozen flakes that fall in winter (4)
  5. 11. Used in polite request (6)
  6. 13. A native or inhabitant of ___ (4)

Down

  1. 1. The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country (8)
  2. 2. Spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar (11)
  3. 3. A sport in which participants must travel on skis (6)
  4. 4. Low footwear that can be ___ on and off easily (plural) (8)
  5. 5. An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built (9)
  6. 7. Large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail (5)
  7. 12. The beginning of anything (5)