How can students with very limited German language skills be supported in the classroom? How can students be integrated into the lesson despite a lack of language comprehension? With the help of these vocabulary crossword puzzles for German as a Second Language (DaZ) instruction, students practice vocabulary and grammar in a playful way. On one hand, the attentive search for individual matching letters trains spelling, while on the other hand, the searching, fitting, and puzzling enhances students' memory retention. This way, vocabulary can be deepened and solidified mnemonically. Additionally, the combination of crossword terms with their images provides a visual learning enhancement. Image-supported crossword puzzles allow for multiple reinforcement and improvement of what is often perceived as boring vocabulary learning, which many students find monotonous and demotivating.