Knights and Castles Crossword Puzzle

About the Knights and Castles Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers medieval castles and the people and objects associated with them. Look for words such as moat, squire, joust, drawbridge, and portcullis, along with weapons, defenses, and royal titles. It suits students learning about the Middle Ages, history fans, and anyone who enjoys stories of knights and fortified strongholds.

This crossword draws on 44 clues about Knights and Castles. 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

• •Person who shoots arrows (6 letters)
• •Metalworker who shapes iron at a forge (10 letters)
• •Family emblem often displayed on a shield (10 letters)
• •Underground prison cell (7 letters)
• •Protective head covering (6 letters)
• •Mounted warrior sworn to serve a lord (6 letters)
• •Heavy grated gate lowered vertically (10 letters)
• •Prolonged military encirclement of a stronghold (5 letters)

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