In fact, there was low motivated in the use of innovative learning media which caused the students become not really active in the learning process. A strategy to improve the learning outcomes is by developing a learning media in form of handout which is integrated with crosswords and could help teachers in the learning process. The purposes of this study is to produce a valid and practical media which can improve learning outcomes. Type of this study is research and development that used the 4-D (four-D) development model. The 4-D consist of four stages: defining, designing, developing and disseminating. As the result of the study; 1) validity of learning media with the percentage 89,5%, 2) validity of teacher responses questionnaire wiht the percentage 92,9% 3)validity of the students questionnaire responses was 85,7% which categorize very valid, 4) Teachers’ practicality 83,9%, 5) Students’ practicallity 86,7%, 6) the students’ learning outcomes completeness 84,4% which is categorized successfull. In conclusion, handout based on crossword puzzles on economics subject are very valid, practical and can improve the students leraning outcomes.

Keywords : development, handouts, crosswords, economics.