Circus Crossword Puzzle

About the Circus Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the performers, acts, animals, and attractions of a traditional circus. Look for words such as Acrobat, Juggler, Flying Trapeze, Elephant, and Big Top. It also includes the music, costumes, and midway treats that help make a circus recognizable. The word list is suited to children, families, and anyone interested in circus traditions.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Circus. 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

• •Performer skilled at flips and tumbles (7 letters)
• •Backward rotation landing on one's feet (8 letters)
• •Main canvas pavilion at a traveling show (6 letters)
• •Risk-taking stunt performer (9 letters)
• •Elevated cable crossed by a balancing artist (8 letters)
• •Fairground lane lined with games and rides (6 letters)
• •Small horse featured in a ring (4 letters)
• •Muscular act that bends bars or lifts weights (9 letters)

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