Wicked Crossword Puzzle

About the Wicked Crossword Puzzle

Wicked reimagines the land of Oz through the story of Elphaba and Glinda, from their school days at Shiz to their complicated paths toward becoming the Wicked Witch and Glinda the Good. The word list includes characters such as Fiyero and Boq, places such as the Ozdust Ballroom, and songs including “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” Musical theater fans and readers familiar with Oz will enjoy this puzzle.

This crossword draws on 31 clues about Wicked. 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

• •Talking creatures facing persecution (7 letters)
• •Alma mater praised in a campus song (11 letters)
• •Magical spell or charm (11 letters)
• •Duet about a lasting friendship (7 letters)
• •Elphaba's song of unrequited love (13 letters)
• •Elphaba's sister, known as the wicked ruler of the east (9 letters)
• •Dance hall where Elphaba and Glinda bond (6 letters)
• •University attended by Elphaba and Glinda (4 letters)

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