Question

directions: use the clues to identify the word that matches in the crossword. good luck!

across

1. holiday in july.
2. hottest season.
3. these swim in a lake or the ocean.
4. grains on a beach.
5. juicy fruit to eat.
6. move through water.
7. frozen treat made with milk.
8. make a big splash in a pool.
9. cool, sweet drink.
10. worn to the beach.

down

1. made at the beach.
2. a place to swim.
3. sport played in the sand.
4. living in a tent.
5. worn to prevent sunburn.
6. trail walking through the mountains.
7. fruity frozen treat.
8. the shore of a lake or ocean.
9. footwear in the summer.
10. house in the woods.

Explanation:

Analyze the crossword puzzle clues

We will solve this summer-themed crossword puzzle by matching each clue to its corresponding summer vocabulary word. We will use our Crossword Solving and Summer Vocabulary skills to determine the correct words based on their definitions and typical letter counts.

Solve the Across clues

Let's find the answers for the "Across" clues:

• 1. Holiday in July: The major American holiday in July is Independence Day, often referred to by its date: FOURTH OF JULY.
• 2. Hottest season: The hottest season of the year is SUMMER.
• 4. These swim in a lake or the ocean: Aquatic animals that swim are FISH.
• 7. Grains on a beach: The tiny loose grains covering the shoreline are SAND.
• 12. Juicy fruit to eat: A classic large, juicy summer fruit is WATERMELON.
• 14. Move through water: The action of moving through water is to SWIM.
• 15. Frozen treat made with milk: A creamy, frozen dairy dessert is ICE CREAM.
• 18. Make a big splash in a pool: Jumping or diving into water to make a splash is a CANNONBALL.
• 19. Cool, sweet drink: A classic sweet, refreshing summer beverage is LEMONADE.
• 20. Worn to the beach: Swimwear worn for swimming or sunbathing is a SWIMSUIT.

Solve the Down clues

Let's find the answers for the "Down" clues:

• 3. Made at the beach: A structure built out of wet sand is a SANDCASTLE.
• 5. A place to swim: A man-made structure filled with water for swimming is a POOL.
• 6. Sport played in the sand: A popular beach sport played with a net and ball is VOLLEYBALL.
• 8. Living in a tent: The outdoor activity of staying in a tent is CAMPING.
• 9. Worn to prevent sunburn: Lotion applied to the skin to protect against UV rays is SUNSCREEN.
• 10. Trail walking through the mountains: Walking in nature or mountains is HIKING.
• 11. Fruity frozen treat: A frozen fruit-flavored juice treat on a stick is a POPSICLE.
• 13. The shore of a lake or ocean: The sandy land next to the water is the BEACH.
• 16. Footwear in the summer: Open-toed summer shoes, often backless, are SANDALS (or FLIP FLOPS; "sandals" fits standard layouts).
• 17. House in the woods: A small wooden shelter or house in nature is a CABIN.

Answer:

Across

1. FOURTH OF JULY
2. SUMMER
3. FISH
4. SAND
5. WATERMELON
6. SWIM
7. ICE CREAM
8. CANNONBALL
9. LEMONADE
10. SWIMSUIT

Down

1. SANDCASTLE
2. POOL
3. VOLLEYBALL
4. CAMPING
5. SUNSCREEN
6. HIKING
7. POPSICLE
8. BEACH
9. SANDALS
10. CABIN