Planning a baby shower that guests will actually enjoy? A baby shower crossword puzzle breaks the ice at the awkward start, gives the quiet table something to do, and ends up in the keepsake box. Below are more than 80 ready-to-use words and clues, sorted by theme, with separate lists for a baby boy shower and a baby girl shower. There's also a free printable word search near the end if you want something to print right now.
Every answer is written in CAPS so you can copy the lists straight into a puzzle.
Baby boy shower crossword: words and clues
The most-requested baby boy shower crossword puzzle words list we get asked for. These work for a "little man" theme, a nautical theme, or no theme at all:
- Toy chest classic (TRUCKS)
- It roars from the crib (DINOSAUR)
- Dapper little neckwear (BOWTIE)
- Royal nickname (PRINCE)
- Tiny denim outfit (OVERALLS)
- Nursery ceiling favorite (ROCKET)
- The bear he'll drag everywhere (TEDDY)
- Nautical nursery rank (CAPTAIN)
- The classic boy color (BLUE)
- "Little man" photo-booth prop (MUSTACHE)
- Choo-choo collection (TRAINS)
- Cape-sized crime fighter (SUPERHERO)
- Backyard ball game (CATCH)
- Puddle-jumping footwear (BOOTS)
- First haircut keepsake (LOCK)
Make the baby's name the longest answer in the grid. If the name is still a secret, use the due month or the nursery theme instead.
Baby girl shower crossword clues and words
- Hair accessory in every photo (BOWS)
- Tiny ballet skirt (TUTU)
- Royal nickname (PRINCESS)
- Flower on the nursery wall (DAISY)
- The classic girl color (PINK)
- Sparkly dress-up crown (TIARA)
- Fluttery garden visitor (BUTTERFLY)
- Trim on a fancy sock (LACE)
- Newborn photo headwear (HEADBAND)
- Dance class dream (BALLERINA)
- Bedtime song (LULLABY)
- Grandma's flower nickname (ROSEBUD)
- Frilly dress feature (RUFFLES)
- Under-the-sea theme star (MERMAID)
- Storybook ending (PRINCESS)
Baby essentials clues
Everyday baby gear makes the easiest answers, which is what you want for a mixed crowd:
- Baby's bed (CRIB)
- Baby's first word (MAMA or DADA)
- Soft baby shoes (BOOTIES)
- Baby's pacifier (BINKY)
- Newborn hat (CAP)
- Baby transport (STROLLER)
- Diaper bag essential (WIPES)
- Baby's sleeping garment (ONESIE)
- Feeding time covering (BIB)
- Baby monitoring device (MONITOR)
- Wrapped-up-tight blanket technique (SWADDLE)
- Baby's bouncing seat (BOUNCER)
- Baby's teething aid (TEETHER)
- Hospital wristband (BRACELET)
Nursery and baby care clues
- Baby's room (NURSERY)
- Crib hanging decoration (MOBILE)
- Baby's first book type (BOARD)
- Diaper disposal system (GENIE)
- Baby's bath container (TUB)
- Soft nursery lighting (NIGHTLIGHT)
- Baby's comfort object (LOVEY)
- Feeding chair (ROCKER)
- Baby's play area (PLAYPEN)
- Nursery wall decoration (DECAL)
Nursery rhyme and storybook clues
Fill-in-the-blank clues are the crowd-pleasers. Grandparents finish these before anyone else:
- "Rock-a-bye baby in the _____" (TREETOP)
- "Twinkle, twinkle little _____" (STAR)
- "Humpty Dumpty sat on a _____" (WALL)
- "Jack and Jill went up the _____" (HILL)
- "Little Bo Peep lost her _____" (SHEEP)
- "Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the _____" (FIDDLE)
- "Goodnight _____" (MOON)
- "The Very Hungry _____" (CATERPILLAR)
- "Where the Wild Things _____" (ARE)
- "Guess How Much I Love _____" (YOU)
- "The Giving _____" (TREE)
Baby animal clues
- Baby cow (CALF)
- Baby horse (FOAL)
- Baby sheep (LAMB)
- Baby pig (PIGLET)
- Baby duck (DUCKLING)
- Baby cat (KITTEN)
- Baby dog (PUPPY)
- Baby bear (CUB)
- Baby deer (FAWN)
- Baby goat (KID)
- Baby kangaroo (JOEY)
Pregnancy and birth clues
- Nine-month journey (PREGNANCY)
- Delivery location (HOSPITAL)
- Ultrasound image (SONOGRAM)
- Birth certificate statistic (WEIGHT)
- New parent status (TIRED)
- Baby's birth announcement (CARD)
Free printable: baby shower word search (with answer key)
Not up for building a crossword? Here's a free baby shower word search you can print today. It's a 14x14 grid with 15 baby words (BOTTLE, ONESIE, LULLABY, TEDDYBEAR and friends), two pages: the puzzle and an answer key with every word highlighted. Clean black-and-white, made for US Letter paper.
Download the PDF (free, includes answer key)
Print one per guest, hand out pens, and give a small prize to the first finisher. Ten minutes of easy entertainment while the food comes out.
Want a baby shower crossword puzzle with answers included?
The lists above get you a solid generic puzzle. The version guests photograph is the one about THIS baby: the name, the nursery theme, how the parents met, the dog who's about to be demoted. That's what our maker does.
Type your words and clues (start with the lists above, swap in your own), pick a background design, and watch the grid build itself in the preview. It's free to build and preview. A finished puzzle is $12.99 one time, and the download includes print-ready PDFs in four sizes plus a matching answer key page, so checking guesses at the party takes ten seconds. There's one free edit round after purchase in case Aunt Linda spots a typo.
Party planning beyond showers? The birthday crossword clue lists use the same trick, sorted by age.
And when the crossword needs company, the full list of baby shower games guests actually enjoy has fourteen more, printables included.
Build your baby shower crossword
FAQ
How many clues should a baby shower crossword have?
Twelve to eighteen. Enough to last through a round of drinks and the gift pile-up, short enough that people actually finish. Pull from two or three of the lists above so the difficulty is mixed.
Do these puzzles come with answers?
If you build one with our maker, yes: the PDF bundle includes an answer key page with the completed grid. The free printable word search above also ships with its answer key as page two.
What's the difference between a baby shower crossword and word search?
A crossword needs clues, so it's more personal and takes longer to solve. A word search is faster to hand out and easier for mixed ages. Plenty of showers print both and let each table pick.
