Classic Crime TV Crossword Puzzle

About the Classic Crime TV Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers crime and detective series from television’s classic era, including shows about police officers, private investigators, and courtroom cases. Look for titles such as Columbo, Mannix, and The Rockford Files, alongside familiar names like Kojak and Ironside. It suits viewers who enjoy vintage television and anyone curious about the crime shows that helped shape the genre.

This crossword draws on 36 clues about Classic Crime TV. 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

• •Los Angeles patrol-car drama starring Martin Milner (10 letters)
• •Buddy Ebsen played this veteran private investigator (12 letters)
• •Rumpled lieutenant famous for saying “Just one more thing” (7 letters)
• •Material presented to support a claim (8 letters)
• •Raymond Burr played a wheelchair-using San Francisco chief (8 letters)
• •Taos marshal assigned to solve New York cases (7 letters)
• •Sleuth for hire (10 letters)
• •Close observation of a person or place (12 letters)

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