Comedy Crossword Puzzle

About the Comedy Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers comedy as a style of performance, from slapstick and satire to stand-up and improv. Look for terms such as Punchline, Parody, and Vaudeville, alongside comedians including Lucille Ball and Charlie Chaplin. It suits anyone interested in humor, performing arts, or the people and techniques that have shaped comedy.

This crossword draws on 41 clues about Comedy. 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

• •People watching a live show (8 letters)
• •Performer whose job is to get laughs (8 letters)
• •You Bet Your Life host with painted eyebrows (11 letters)
• •Royal fool who entertained the court (6 letters)
• •Director of Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles (9 letters)
• •Humorous imitation of a familiar work (6 letters)
• •Cutting remark that often means the opposite (7 letters)
• •Humorous takeoff on a familiar work (5 letters)

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