🇬🇧 English Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

15 Across & 15 Down words · Instant green check when a letter is correct

CEFR A2 Department Store

Solved: 0 / 30 Words

Select any square to start solving

➡ Across 15 Words

3. The person in charge of the store or a department
7. Past tense of queue: We ___ at the checkout for ten minutes
11. The person who takes your money at the checkout
14. Moving stairs that take you between floors
16. Coins you get back when you pay with a larger bill
17. A machine that carries people up and down floors
18. Present participle of shop: They are ___ for gifts in the department store
20. A flat board on the wall where goods are placed
21. Money taken off the usual price
22. Tables, chairs, and sofas sold in a department
23. Footwear you can try on in the shoe department
24. Preposition: He paid for the gift ___ a credit card
25. A small label on clothes showing the size and cost
26. Makeup and beauty products sold in a department
27. Past tense of return: He ___ the shirt because it was too small

⬇ Down 15 Words

1. When you swap an item for a different one
2. Preposition: The fitting rooms are ___ the escalator and the elevator
4. Past tense of buy: She ___ a new dress at the store yesterday
5. Past tense of select: She ___ a gift for her friend
6. Present participle of browse: She is ___ the racks for a new coat
8. A section of a large store selling a type of product
9. A level of a department store, like the second ___
10. Past tense of purchase: They ___ a new sofa last week
12. A small piece of paper you get after paying
13. Someone who is looking around the store to buy things
15. A pleasant-smelling liquid you put on your skin
16. A card you use to pay later, not with cash
19. A person who buys things in a store
25. Past tense of try: She ___ on three pairs of shoes
26. A store worker who helps customers

📚 Study Guide: CEFR A2 (Elementary) Vocabulary Focus

This CEFR A2 (Elementary) English crossword practices practical vocabulary used in daily routines, travel, shopping, health, and social interactions related to "Department Store". Focus on connecting synonyms and functional definitions to their exact English spelling.

1. Active Recall Strategy

Read the Across and Down clues in English first and try to picture the concept before typing. Guessing even 2 or 3 intersecting letters activates deeper lexical memory.

2. Instant Green Orthographic Check

Every correct letter turns green immediately and locks in place. Use these confirmed anchor letters to unlock crossing words without needing a dictionary.

3. Reinforce with Graded Stories

After completing all 30 words, click Next Random A2 Quiz or read our CEFR A2 English Stories to see these words in natural sentences.

🧠 Master English Vocabulary with Interactive CEFR Crossword Puzzles (A1 to B2)

Building a strong, active English vocabulary requires more than memorizing isolated word lists. When you solve an English vocabulary crossword puzzle on StudyWithStory, your brain engages in active retrieval—reading a clear English definition and reconstructing the exact word letter by letter. Each puzzle is structured with 15 Across and 15 Down words (30 target words per quiz) carefully graded to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Why Solving English Crosswords Accelerates Language Fluency

Thinking Directly in English: All clues are written in clear, level-appropriate English definitions without native-language crutches, training you to understand meaning from context.
Spelling & Letter-Pattern Mastery: Intersecting words highlight common English roots, prefixes, vowel combinations, and suffixes while instant green letter validation prevents spelling errors from becoming habits.
Unlimited Topic Variety: Practice hundreds of pre-built quizzes using the Next Random Quiz button, or enter any custom subject—from Airport & Travel to Science & Technology—to generate a brand-new AI crossword in seconds.

Choose Your CEFR English Crossword Level (A1, A2, B1, B2)

🌱 CEFR A1 · Beginner Crosswords

Designed for foundational learners mastering the first 500–1,000 everyday English nouns, basic verbs, family members, colors, food, and home objects.

Play A1 Quizzes (100) · Read A1 Stories

🚀 CEFR A2 · Elementary Crosswords

Ideal for learners expanding into daily routines, travel & airports, shopping, hobbies, weather, health, and practical communication vocabulary.

Play A2 Quizzes (100) · Read A2 Stories

📘 CEFR B1 · Intermediate Crosswords

Focused on independent English users practicing career, education, environment, media, relationships, and expressive vocabulary for work and study.

Play B1 Quizzes (101) · Read B1 Stories

🎓 CEFR B2 · Upper-Intermediate Crosswords

Built for advanced learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or professional fluency with abstract concepts, business strategy, science, and academic vocabulary.

Play B2 Quizzes (101) · Read B2 Stories

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do English crossword puzzles improve vocabulary retention?

Crossword puzzles use active recall and orthographic mapping. Instead of passively recognizing a word in a multiple-choice list, your brain retrieves the exact English word from a definition clue and verifies its spelling letter by letter, strengthening long-term memory.

Which CEFR English level (A1, A2, B1, or B2) should I choose?

Choose A1 (Beginner) if you know 500–1,000 basic everyday words; A2 (Elementary) for daily life, travel, and routine conversations; B1 (Intermediate) for work, school, and descriptive topics; or B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for academic, business, and abstract vocabulary.

How does the Next Random Quiz button work?

Clicking the "Next Random Crossword / Quiz" button immediately loads an unseen crossword puzzle from our database matching your selected CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, or B2), allowing you to practice hundreds of unique vocabulary sets without repetition.

What happens when I type a letter in the crossword grid?

Every square uses instant letter validation. As soon as you type the correct letter, the square turns bright green (#22c55e) and locks in place. If you type a wrong letter, no distracting red error is shown—simply type over it or press Backspace.

Can I create a custom English crossword puzzle on my own topic?

Yes! Select your CEFR level (A1–B2), type any educational topic (such as Airport, Kitchen, Space, or Medicine) into the topic box, and click "Create with AI". Our system generates 15 Across and 15 Down words tailored to your topic and saves the puzzle to the community library.

🗂️ Community & AI English Crossword Archive

Browse and solve recently generated English vocabulary crosswords across all CEFR levels (A1–B2), or click any level below to filter quizzes:

🧩 A1 · Beginner Crosswords (100) 🧩 A2 · Elementary Crosswords (100) 🧩 B1 · Intermediate Crosswords (101) 🧩 B2 · Upper-Intermediate Crosswords (101)