Castles Crossword Puzzle

About the Castles Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the buildings, defenses, and history associated with castles. Find features such as a moat, turret, portcullis, and great hall, along with famous places including Windsor, Himeji, and the Alhambra. It suits anyone interested in medieval history, architecture, or the real-world settings behind many fairy tales.

This crossword draws on 41 clues about Castles. 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

• •Granada palace complex built under Nasrid rule (8 letters)
• •Fortified outer defense before an entrance (8 letters)
• •Engine that hurls stones over walls (8 letters)
• •Hinged crossing raised to block entry (10 letters)
• •Main feasting room in a noble residence (9 letters)
• •Stonework laid by skilled builders (7 letters)
• •Military encirclement intended to force surrender (5 letters)
• •Tall structure used for lookout or defense (5 letters)

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