Free Crossword Puzzles

1,083 themed crosswords to play online or print. Pick a topic you know, choose a size, and get a new grid every time.

Try one: Christmas crossword

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Tap a square or a clue to start. Tap a square twice to switch between across and down.

Type to fill in letters. Arrow keys move, Tab or Enter jumps to the next clue, Backspace deletes.

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Themed crossword puzzles, online and printable

A crossword gives you a clue for every answer and a grid where the answers cross, so each word you solve hands you letters for the next. The crosswords here are themed: pick Disney, World War II, the periodic table or pop culture, and every clue comes from that subject. They suit a quiet ten minutes, a lesson starter, or a table of guests at a party.

Each crossword comes in three sizes. Mini has about seven short answers and makes an easy crossword puzzle for beginners. Standard has about twelve. Large has about eighteen and brings in the longest answers. Press New puzzle and the same topic gives you a different set of clues in a new grid.

Every puzzle is also a free printable crossword. The Print button makes a clean page with the empty grid and numbered Across and Down clues, and the answer key prints on a separate page. For your own words and clues, the crossword puzzle maker builds the grid for you. And if you like the topic but not the format, each one is a word search too.

Crossword questions

Are these crossword puzzles free?

Yes. Every crossword is free to play online and free to print, with no account and no download.

How are these different from a newspaper crossword?

These are themed crosswords: every answer belongs to one topic, such as Christmas, the solar system or Harry Potter. The grid is free-form, with answers crossing wherever they share a letter, and the clues are straightforward definitions and facts, not cryptic wordplay.

Are there easy crossword puzzles?

Yes. Choose the Mini size for about seven short answers. Because you know the theme, even the standard size is approachable, and Check and Reveal are there if you get stuck.

Can I print the crosswords?

Yes. Press Print above any grid for a one-page puzzle with numbered clues. Add the answer key for a second page, or choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog.

Do the puzzles repeat?

Each topic has a pool of clues, usually 30 to 45. Every time you press New puzzle the site picks a different handful and fits them into a new grid, so a topic gives you many different crosswords.

Can I make my own crossword?

Yes. The crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, which you can print or share as a link.

Do they work on a phone?

Yes. Tap a square to bring up the keyboard; the clue you are working on stays pinned above the grid.