These crosswords are made for kids ages 8 to 12. They are made up of words that are often found in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade spelling lists and cover subjects of interest to older kids. To view or print a crossword puzzle for children click on its title.
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Inventions
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Technology
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find the word
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What did hanson crocket invent ?. What did horace mann invent ?. What did thomas adams invent?. What did whitcomb l. judson invent ?. What did george de mestral invent ?.
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Inventions and Discoveries
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Science
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Someone who invents things.. Used in wars . A tiny flash. A room or building used for scientific work.. It replaced letters .
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Invertebrates
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Animals
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Simple animal with holes on its body that filters out food from the water.. Worm may have a ... or segmented body.. External skeleton.. Invertebrates are animal without a .... Snails have big ... shells that they use for protection.
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Invertebrates
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Science
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skeleton outside of an organisms body. sea stars, sea cucumbers, sand dollars. animal without a backbone. parts of an organisms physical body features. earthworms, leeches.
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Ireland
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World Geography
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Another name for Ireland. old language. Irish national day. Game the Irish like to play. Capital city of Ireland.
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Ironman
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Entertainment
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What type of athlete is Bo?. Important holiday. Who are the letters from Bo to?. Football coach. What sport did Bo quit?.
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Isaac Newton
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Science
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newton's college. look through. last name. first name. occupation.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Books
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low area in the earth with steep sides. a story from long ago passed down from generations, not historically accurate. a very little amount, not a lot. a building that protects people. tools used for eating food.
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It Happened Yesterday
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Spelling Lists
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Past Tense Verbs
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It was still dark when I ______ up.. The author ________ at my school.. My father ________ me to school.. Last summer I _______ to the beach.. I was in a hurry and _______ my pencil..
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Italian Foods
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Food
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Use the hints below to solve the puzzle!
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cows make this, dairy product. served with meatballs. common topping on pizza. purple fruit that makes juice. any fruit can make this.
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Italy
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World Geography
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What is Italy shaped like?. About how many religions are there?. What country am I teaching about?. What stage in Demographic Transition is Italy in?. What part of Europe is Italy in?.
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Jackie Robinson
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Sports
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Jackie Robinson's number. He served as the radio broadcaster of the Brooklyn Dodgers games from 1939-1953. A pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was traded to Pittsburgh for refusing to play with Robinson. He served as Robinson's minor league manager in Montreal.. The first African American to play major league baseball. He broke the color barrier on April 15, 1947.
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Jackie Robinson
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Sports
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an athlete playing his or her first season as a member of a professional sports team. a tract of land where ball games, especially baseball are played. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, or financially. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.. admirable fine or excellent; extremely good.
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Jackson Pollock
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Art
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Became very famous after being featured in this magazine.. He was an influential _____ painter.. Made a large ______ for Guggenheim.. Who was Lee Krasner?. Jack the Dripper..
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Jackson's First Inaugural Address
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US History
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Who was Secretary of State?. What was Jackson's Strongest Act?. The first speech given by a president . The person who created The First Inaugural Address. What did the inauguration mark?.
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Jamaica
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World Geography
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_____ Botanical Gardens. Popular Jamaican sport. Was a precursor to Reggae. Largest export known as Cannabis or. Largest labor force.
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James and the Giant Peach
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Literature and Writing
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Fill in each blank space with a word found in the story, James and the Giant Peach.
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an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct.. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.. wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious.. to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound. . a fish, especially a herring, that has been cured by splitting, salting, drying, and smoking. .
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Japan In World War II
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War History
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complete the puzzle using hints
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Japan attacked this location. America overtook parts of Japan in WW2 this is called. A part of the japanese technology and combat arms A small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically. 124th Emperor of Japan. Emperor of Japan 1926–89. The largest city on the island of Kyushu in Japan..
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Jazz English
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Spelling Lists
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an all female organization/club for students. hopeful, possible plans that might change. a meal and large party after the wedding ceremony. a place that takes advantage of an area that tourists like to visit and charges very high prices. visiting interesting and famous places in the area.
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Jesus Heals a Blind Man
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Bible
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Jesus stopped and said ______ him.. The crowd told him to be _______. He called out Son of ________, Have mercy on me. The name of the blind man. There was a large ______..
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Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
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Bible
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The men could hear ______.. People gave the men _____.. Jesus made it so the men saw ______________.. How many were blind?. What did Jesus do?.
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Jesus Life
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Bible
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Jesus forced these out of people?. Who baptised Jesus?. Who betrayed Jesus?. Jesus healed a man with this skin disease.. What age was Jesus when he ran away to the Temple?.
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Jesus of Nazareth
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Movies
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What type of story does Jesus tell to send a message out to people?. What does Jesus produce to help the fishermen?. What is the heart of the law?. The Son of Man has the power to forgive … . Gifts from ….
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Jesus' Religion Crossword Puzzle
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Bible
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Silent or verbal talking to God. Jewish Bible. A case that holds the copy of a Jewish prayer . The Lord's day, a day of strict rest. Jewish morning and evening prayer.
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Jesus' Teachings
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Bible
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Jesus' message was rejected in this town.. This Pharisee visited Jesus at night.. Jesus said we should do this in private, and not publicly.. Jesus said his followers should be a _?_ to people in this sinful world.. The _?_ were a part of the 'Sermon on the Mount' ,and described people the Lord called 'blessed.'.
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Jesus’s Disciples
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Bible
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This apostle was not one of the original 12 disciples. Simon Peter appointed him to replace Judas among the apostles.. He was from Bethsaida. He introduced Nathanael to Jesus. Jesus discussed with him how a multitude of 5,000 people might be feed.. John’s brother . Tax collector, wrote first book in New Testament. Another word for disciple.
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Jobs
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Business and Work
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has technical knowledge. evaluates the project. is not paid. links people and jobs. drives cars.
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Jobs
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Business and Work
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works with books. works underground. plays StarCraft for money. assists doctors. dispenses medicine.
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John 6:25-71
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Bible
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According to vs.47 you must believe to get____________________ life. In vs. 53, Jesus said we must drink his______________. Jesus claimed to be the bread that came from ____________ (vs.32-35). Jesus taught all of this while in the synagogue in ______________________ (vs.53-59). ______________ __________________ said only Jesus had the words of eternal life (vs.67-69).
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John Adams
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History
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The first president to live in the _________ ___________.. John Adams was the ________ president of the United States. Name of first daughter. The month John Adams died in.. John Adam's first son..
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John Adams
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Government and Politics
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He was the first person to live in the _____________. 'Essay on the Canon and Feudal ____'. What mont did Adams died?. He was the first _____. What month was John Adams Born?.
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John F. Kennedy
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US History
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The college JFK graduated from. How did JFK die?. JFK's Father. JFK's parents cared a lot about their children's_______. person friend of the Kennedy family.
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John Glenn
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Government and Politics
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Glenn represented _____ (what state) in the U.S. Senate?. Glenn served how many terms as a U.S. Senator?. Branch of the service Glenn joined. First astronaut to orbit the earth. Glenn flew combat missions in World War .
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Johnny Tremain
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Books
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using two pieces of metal, creating a wave. a place people go on vacation. constant and unending. customary or usual. lack of restraint in spending money.
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Johnny Tremain
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Books
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The secretive group that were the main people in fighting the Revolution.. A famous silversmith.. A sympathizer to England. The man whis is Jonny's 'relative'.. The city in which the story takes place..
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Jonah
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Bible
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GOD AND FROM WHAT GOD TOLD HIM TO DO. JONAH WAS A PROPHET. HIS JOB WAS TO THE WORD OF. GOD OFTEN SEND US INTO THE PLACE BECAUSE. EVERY CHAPTER EVERY VERSE IS JONAH IS ABOUT. THE LIFE IS THE LIFE.
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Joseph
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Bible
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Joseph was -------------- in prison. he was taken to. Joseph's was very. What did the brothers do when they realised Joseph forgave them?. He was given a very colourful coat.
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Joseph in Canaan
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Bible
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The brothers rip up Joseph's coat and dip it in this.. Jacob had this many sons.. Jacob and his sons were these.. Joseph's brothers throw him in one.. The brothers sell Joseph to these men for 20 pieces of silver..
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Journey Into Space
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Astronomy
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This person travels in space.. TV stations use these.. This is a place in space. People can work here.. Your English teacher with other words. :). The Earth goes round this..
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Journey to the pole
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Books
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Jack's oldest son. Kosta is?. The dog who rescued Andrew in the blizzard. The person who made a plan about how to escape the ship.. The person that they meet, when they needed dogs.
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Judaism
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Religion
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center of Jewish community, a place of prayer, study, education . study of right and wrong, good and evil . sacred text; collection of main teachings of Judaism . the worship for only one God . great prophet to whom God revealed the Torah .
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Judaism
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Religion
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The place of worship. Country that Judaism began. Sign of Judaism. The holy book of Judaism. People that update and change the religion.
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Judiasm
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Religion
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fill in the blank
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most art is comprised of ______. locally, Jews worship in a _________. the religious symbol. the Torah is what. the holiday Jews celebrate near Christmas time.
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Junk Food
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Food
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All the words will be used in this puzzle. One word has been placed to get started.
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Animal shaped, chewy candy. Air like candy on a stick. red or black long candy. Fried and round with a hole in middle. Orange color, shaped like a triangle and crunchy.
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Just Grace and the Double Surprise
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Books
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What Mimi was doing on her bed when Grace came in.. The brother was a this to Mimi.. The girl on the front of the book.. The person who took Grace to get her dog.. What they named Mimi's new brother..
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Justice System
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Government and Politics
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Understanding everyones needs and circumstances and making rules that will work for everyone.. When a country claims a region from another part of the world.. To re-enter and be made a part again.. The process of creating laws.. Helping the community as a consequence for crime..
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Kentucky Derby
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Sports
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Traditional Drink. Horse Breed. Most _________ two minutes in sports. Last Horse to win the Triple Crown. Last name of the first woman to ride in Kentucky Derby.
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Kinetic Molecular Theroy
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Physics
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A force that stick particles of different matter together.. A conclusion drawn from observation that make sense of the observations.. A force that sticks particles of the same matter together.. Heat transfer from one substance to another by direct contact.. A measure of the total energy a substance has..
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King Henry VIII
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European History
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Crossword
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What was his favourite warship called?. What did the King have translated into English?. Which wife outlived Henry?. Which Church did he leave?. What was the surname of his favourite jester?.
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King of Mazy May
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Books
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sound of a shot, explosion. balance. become slower, less active. plainly, clearly. highest poitn, top.
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