Business Letters

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Across
  1. 2. A very common, professional sign-off word, often paired with "Yours"
  2. 4. The main, largest part of the letter where the actual message and details are written (4 words)
  3. 6. A brief statement explaining the main topic or purpose of the letter, usually placed just before or after the greeting (2 words)
  4. 9. The part of the letter that often contains file numbers, account numbers, or initials to help the reader locate previous correspondence (2 words)
  5. 10. The typed name, job title, and contact information placed just below your handwritten signature (2 words)
  6. 12. The general term for the person who receives and reads the letter
  7. 13. The most common word used to start a formal greeting (e.g., "_____ Mr. Smith,")
  8. 14. The two-letter abbreviation used right before a signature to show you are signing the letter on behalf of someone else (only letters; without punctuation)
  9. 16. The formal greeting at the very beginning of the letter
  10. 17. The polite and formal sign-off phrase right before you sign your name (2 words)
  11. 18. The plural form of "Mr.", which is sometimes used before the name of a company in a formal address
Down
  1. 1. This word at the bottom of the page indicates that additional documents have been put in the envelope along with the letter
  2. 3. A very common, friendly but professional sign-off phrase used at the end of a letter, just before you sign your name (2 words)
  3. 5. A line used to direct the letter to a specific person or department when the letter is addressed to a whole company (2 words)
  4. 7. The formal greeting you use when you are writing to a company and do not know the name of the direct recipient (only male recipients)
  5. 8. The name and address of the person or company receiving the letter, written near the top left (2 words)
  6. 11. The printed heading at the top of a company's stationery, usually containing their logo, name, and contact details
  7. 14. The group of numbers (and sometimes letters) added to an address to help the post office sort and deliver the mail (2 words)
  8. 15. This shows exactly when the letter was written (e.g., October 24, 2026)