anti- and auto- prefixes

All of the words in this crossword contain one of the prefixes anti- or auto-

anti- and auto- prefixes

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Across1. Something that works by itself.2. Made by the body to fight bacteria and viruses.4. A device that helps keep aircraft, spacecraft and ships moving in the right direction.7. A liquid which helps to melt ice.8. Avoiding time with others.9. The opposite direction to the way a clock’s hands move.

Down1. A car2. Signature5. A book which tells the writer’s life story.6. Medicine to treat infection7. Chemicals used to stop the spread of infection.

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All of the words in this crossword contain one of the prefixes il- or im-

Il- im- prefixesIl- im- prefixes

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Across3. Against the law.5. Difficult or impossible to read.7. This cannot be done.8. Making no sense.9. Faulty, incomplete or not perfect.10. Restless and unable to wait.11. Instant.

Down1. Not acting your age.2. Able to live forever.4. Wrong behaviour.6. Unable to read.7. Perfectly clean, neat or tidy.

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In- ir- prefixesIn- ir- prefixes

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Across2. The lack of ability to do something.5. Not completely correct or exact.6. Without end.7. Not thinking or worrying about possible consequences.9. Not moving or lazy.10. Not logical or sensible.11. A shape that is not even.

Down1. Wrong. Not the right answer.3. Unfinished. Missing something.4. Something that cannot be seen.5. Too tempting to be resisted.8. Unbelievable. amazing.

All of the words in this crossword contain one of the prefixes in- or ir-

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All of the words in this crossword contain one of the prefixes inter-, sub- or super-

Inter-, sub- and super- prefixesInter-, sub- and super- prefixes

Across2. A word or phrase that is used to introduce part of a text.4. A large shop.5. A connection between two pieces of equipment or between a person and a computer.6. Involving more than one country.9. A fictional character with super powers.10. To communicate with or react to.

Down1. Forces beyond human understanding.3. A very powerful adhesive.7. A meeting of people face to face.8. Captions shown at the bottom of a cinema or television screen that display the dialogue.

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Across 11. A vehicle designed for travelling underwater.12. To place under water.

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All of the words in this crossword contain the suffix -ation

-ation suffix -ation suffix

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Across4. A ceremony at which somebody is made king or queen.6. Repeated addition.8. The amount of something you have been given.7. Talk between two or more people.8. Respect and approval.9. To make something look more attractive by putting things on it.

Down1. Getting ready for something.2. Facts about someone or something.3. A feeling.5. Using models or a sequence of drawings to create a moving picture.6. Trying out new ideas. 8. Deep love or respect.

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All of the words in this crossword contain word endings which sound like ‘shun’ spelt -tion, -sion, - ssion or -cian

Word endings which sound like ‘shun’

Word endings which sound like ‘shun’

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Across4. A dose of medicine given using a needle.5. A look on a face that shows a particular emotion.6. A new idea or device.7. The act of allowing somebody to do something.9. Understanding something, especially something which has been read.11. A person who plays a musical instrument.10. A part that has been added onto something to make it larger.

Down1. A person who installs and fixes electrical equipment.2. The act of doing something.3. A talk about something so that a decision can be reached.8. The end. A decision reached after reasoning.10. A person who performs tricks or illusions.

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‘G’ sound spelt ‘gue’ and the ‘k’ sound spelt ‘que’‘G’ sound spelt ‘gue’ and the ‘k’ sound spelt ‘que’

All of the words in this crossword end in either the ‘g’ sound spelt -gue or the ‘k’ sound spelt -que

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Across1. An ornamental tablet of wood or metal that is fixed to a wall to celebrate a person or event.3. A dishonest person.5. A muscle in the mouth used for taste and eating food.6. Extreme tiredness.7. A list of items ordered alphabetically or by another system.11. A Muslim place of worship.12. Not very clear.

Down2. One of a kind.4. Repulsive or distorted.8. An old object, often valuable.9. A collection of countries, groups or people that work together.10. Does not allow light to pass through.

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All of the words in this crossword are homophones or near homophones

HomophonesHomophones

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All of the words in this crossword are homophones or near homophones

Homophones cluesHomophones cluesWrite your answers on the first page!

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Across1. To cry3. A metal disc awarded to someone such as a soldier or athlete.6. Water which falls in drops from clouds.7. The time a monarch rules for.9. To agree to receive or to come to believe.10. Failed to reach or notice something.11. Showing a choice between two options.13. Observed.14. Not included.16. A contraction of ‘who is’ (use a box for the punctuation)18. Interfere in something that is not your concern.19. A word used to express a negative.20. To place under ground.

Down1. A solid or hollow sphere used in games.2. A long narrow strap used to guide a horse.4. To make a difference to. To touch the feelings of somebody.5. A place where something occurs.8. Sunshine, wind, snow or rain.10. A cloud of water that limits visibility.11. Belonging to which person.12. A fastening made by looping a piece of string or rope.15. To cause something to happen. A change which is a result of an action.17. A small, roundish fruit.

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‘S’ sound spelt ‘sc’‘S’ sound spelt ‘sc’

All of the words in this crossword contain the ‘s’ sound spelt ‘sc’

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Across3. A thing which has the shape of a single curve.5. A curved blade.6. A place where something occurred.8. Training people to obey rules or a code of conduct.9. A smell, especially one that is pleasant.10. Move or fall downwards.11. A band of tissue in the body used to produce movement.

Down1. To attract strong interest.2. A tool used for cutting paper or cloth.4. To move or climb upwards.7. A subject that studies how the natural world works.9. An ornamental staff used in ceremonies.

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-ous suffix-ous suffixAll of the words in this crossword contain the suffix -ous

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Across3. Something which is horrible to look at.4. Needing careful consideration. Not joking.8. Featuring mountains.10. Able or likely to cause harm.11. Eager to learn something.12. Different from one another.

Down1. Easily understood.2. Well known.4. Capable of causing death or illness if taken inside the body.6. Polite and considerate.7. Extremely large.9. A great amount or extremely good.

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