Matilda Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
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Step into the magical world of Matilda with our free printable crossword puzzle! This engaging activity introduces readers to key characters, locations, and themes from Roald Dahl’s classic book, making reading fun and interactive.
✅ Perfect for students, book clubs, and Roald Dahl fans
✅ Printable PDF format – Easy to download and print
✅ Great for literature lessons, homeschooling, and classroom fun
✅ Teaches essential themes and characters in an interactive way
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Word List & Clues:
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| Matilda | The brilliant young girl with magical powers |
| Wormwood | Matilda’s last name |
| MissHoney | Matilda’s kind and supportive teacher |
| Trunchbull | The cruel headmistress of Crunchem Hall |
| Lavender | Matilda’s best friend at school |
| Bruce | The boy forced to eat an entire chocolate cake |
| Chocolate | The type of cake Bruce is made to eat |
| Crunchem | The school Matilda attends |
| Books | Matilda loves to read these |
| Library | Where Matilda spends time reading |
| Powers | Matilda discovers she has these magical abilities |
| Chalk | Matilda moves this object with her mind |
| Parents | Matilda’s family who do not appreciate her talents |
| Television | What Matilda’s family prefers over reading |
| Newt | Lavender puts one of these in Miss Trunchbull’s water |
| MissHoneyHouse | Matilda finds a safe place here |
| Revenge | What Matilda helps Miss Honey get against Trunchbull |
| Intelligence | Matilda’s greatest strength |
| Adoption | Miss Honey does this for Matilda in the end |
| RoaldDahl | The author of Matilda |
How to use this printable
- Best for: quiet time, classroom stations, after-school care, rainy days
- Prep time: 1–2 minutes (print + pencils)
- Try this: set a 10-minute timer and let kids compare answers at the end
Skills this activity supports
- Focus and attention
- Problem solving
- Fine motor practice (writing/drawing)
Easy variations
- Make it a team challenge
- Use it as a fast finisher
- Add a “bonus task”: draw or write 3 related words
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