Charles Dickens Crossword Puzzle

About the Charles Dickens Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features the life and writing of Charles Dickens, from the characters in Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol to settings such as Bleak House and Victorian London. Look for names including Scrooge, Fagin, and Miss Havisham, along with terms connected to Dickens's novels and era. It suits readers of classic literature, students learning about Victorian fiction, and anyone who enjoys memorable characters.

This crossword draws on 38 clues about Charles Dickens. 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

• •David Copperfield’s steadfast childhood friend (5 letters)
• •Pompous beadle overseeing Oliver's parish workhouse (6 letters)
• •Artful pickpocket who befriends Oliver (6 letters)
• •Cheerful employer at a festive dance (8 letters)
• •Kind blacksmith married to Pip’s sister (10 letters)
• •Scrooge’s deceased business partner (6 letters)
• •Boy who asks for another serving (6 letters)
• •Blacksmith’s apprentice with grand ambitions (3 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.