Arthur Conan Doyle Crossword Puzzle

About the Arthur Conan Doyle Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and writing, from Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to historical novels such as The Lost World and The White Company. Look for familiar characters, story titles, places, and details connected with his work, including Baker Street and Professor Moriarty. It suits readers who enjoy classic literature, detective fiction, and the history of the mystery genre.

This crossword draws on 37 clues about Arthur Conan Doyle. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Exciting undertaking with risks (9 letters)
• •Walking stick sometimes wielded by Holmes (4 letters)
• •Checked cap often shown on Holmes (11 letters)
• •Collection featuring the sleuth's wartime exploits (10 letters)
• •Scotland Yard inspector in Holmes stories (8 letters)
• •Landlady at 221B (9 letters)
• •Smoking accessory often associated with Holmes (4 letters)
• •Metropolitan police headquarters in Holmes tales (12 letters)

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