Three crosswords with concise clues: two general-knowledge puzzles covering geography, science, the arts and language, and one vocabulary puzzle with more demanding words.
What to expect
Straight clues, varied topics
Each clue is a direct definition — no wordplay — followed by the letter count. The general-knowledge puzzles mix capitals, planets, painters, poetry and music. Word power No. 1 asks for less common words such as those for talkative, calm or short-lived.
Solving tips: fill in the answers you know for certain before guessing. Look at the letter count for longer answers — a nine-letter word crossing several others unlocks a lot of the grid. If you are stuck on a word, fill in the crossing letters you have and think of words that fit the pattern.
Printable puzzles
Adult crosswords to print
Each puzzle has its own solution. It stays hidden until you choose Show solution, and Print solution prints it on a separate page.
They are general-knowledge and vocabulary puzzles with short definition clues — harder than a children's puzzle but not cryptic. Most people finish one in 10 to 25 minutes.
No. These are free-form grids where every word crosses at least one other. There are no unchecked runs of letters, and every answer has its own clue.
Yes. Print one copy per person or team and read the solution sheet aloud at the end. They work well for clubs, quiz nights and care settings.
