Romeo and Juliet Crossword Puzzle

About the Romeo and Juliet Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Shakespeare’s tragedy, from the feuding Montague and Capulet families to Romeo and Juliet’s secret romance. Look for characters such as Mercutio and Tybalt, places such as Verona and Mantua, and story details including the balcony, the tomb, and the poison. It is suited to students studying Shakespeare, theater fans, and readers revisiting the play.

This crossword draws on 41 clues about Romeo and Juliet. 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

• •Servant in the hero’s household (5 letters)
• •Peace-seeking kinsman of the young hero (8 letters)
• •State of being driven from one’s home (5 letters)
• •Capulet servant who trades insults with rivals (7 letters)
• •Masked celebration at the family home (10 letters)
• •Suitor slain at the family tomb (5 letters)
• •Verona youth who drinks a fatal draught (5 letters)
• •Blade wielded in Verona’s street fights (5 letters)

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