Sherlock Holmes Crossword Puzzle

About the Sherlock Holmes Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Sherlock Holmes and the world of his detective stories, from his companion Dr. Watson to Baker Street and the Reichenbach Falls. Look for familiar cases, characters, clues, and investigative methods, including Moriarty, Irene Adler, the hound, and deduction. It is suited to readers of classic mysteries, fans of detective fiction, and anyone learning about one of literature’s best-known fictional detectives.

This crossword draws on 36 clues about Sherlock Holmes. 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

• •Fictional address of a famous detective (11 letters)
• •Message written in secret code (6 letters)
• •Checked cap favored in popular portrayals (11 letters)
• •Unique mark left by a fingertip (11 letters)
• •Scotland Yard inspector who consults Holmes (8 letters)
• •Holmes's elder brother, a government thinker (7 letters)
• •London police headquarters (12 letters)
• •Story involving a deadly snake (12 letters)

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