Entertainment Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Dive into movies, music, TV shows, games, and celebrity culture. This topic explores the world of amusement and popular leisure activities.

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love island

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. The luxury house where the contestants live
  2. 4. What a contestant says before picking a partner
  3. 6. An outing for a couple outside the villa

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  1. 1. The male contestants
  2. 2. How the public decides who stays or leaves
  3. 3. Private conversations to get to know someone
  4. 5. The large body of water in the villa garden

Broadway and Theater

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  1. 1. The clothing worn by a performer to represent a character
  2. 5. A song performed by a single person
  3. 7. The written text of a play
  4. 9. A practice session before the actual show
  5. 11. A slip of paper used to gain entry to the theater
  6. 12. The group of people watching the performance

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  1. 1. The entire group of actors in a production
  2. 2. A play that includes singing and dancing
  3. 3. A person who performs a role in a play
  4. 4. Objects used on stage by the performers
  5. 6. The group of musicians playing instruments below the stage
  6. 8. A booklet that lists the actors and scenes
  7. 10. A small section or division of an act

Anime and Manga

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  1. 2. The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook
  2. 5. Physical manifestation of life energy in JoJo adventures
  3. 6. Giant piloted robot often used in sci-fi battles
  4. 8. A god of death who might drop a lethal notebook
  5. 12. Dedicated fan who might spend all their time at Akihabara
  6. 13. Naked humanoid giant that breached the walls of Shiganshina
  7. 14. An upperclassman who might finally notice you

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  1. 1. Title for a mentor or teacher like Kakashi
  2. 3. One who performs equivalent exchange to transmute matter
  3. 4. The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story
  4. 7. The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe
  5. 9. The supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village
  6. 10. Syllabic Japanese scripts like Hiragana and Katakana
  7. 11. Term for the feeling of affection toward cute characters

TV Shows and Series

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  1. 2. An episode that is being broadcast again
  2. 5. To watch video content over the internet
  3. 8. An ending that leaves the audience in suspense
  4. 10. A set of episodes broadcast during one year
  5. 11. Television service delivered through wires

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  1. 1. A person who introduces a talk show or game show
  2. 3. An award given for excellence in television
  3. 4. An advertisement shown during a break
  4. 6. Measurements of how many people watch a show
  5. 7. Device used to receive over the air signals
  6. 8. A brief appearance by a famous person
  7. 9. The final episode of a season or series

chess openings

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 1. Opening named after a country in the United Kingdom
  2. 5. Game starting with bishop to c4 targeting the f7 square

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  1. 1. The island name associated with the most popular defense
  2. 2. The four middle squares players fight for
  3. 3. The first half of a defense named after two people
  4. 4. Common misspelling or short name for the Pirc defense

Summer Blockbusters

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  1. 4. The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic
  2. 5. The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up
  3. 8. A multi-film cinematic universe that keeps audiences coming back
  4. 11. The explosive, high-octane genre that dominates the summer box office
  5. 12. The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot

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  1. 1. The protagonist who usually saves the day just before the credits roll
  2. 2. The giant-screen format perfect for viewing massive summer spectacles
  3. 3. The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing
  4. 6. A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga
  5. 7. An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less
  6. 9. The physical location where you go to enjoy a summer blockbuster
  7. 10. A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film

Video Games

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  1. 2. The number of chances a player has before losing
  2. 4. A part of a controller that you press to jump or shoot
  3. 5. The monitor where the game action is displayed

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  1. 1. The character that represents the player on screen
  2. 3. The number of points earned during play
  3. 4. A powerful enemy found at the end of a stage

Reality TV Shows

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  1. 1. The luxurious but drama-filled residence for Love Island singles
  2. 4. Hidden advantage that can negate votes if played correctly
  3. 5. The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women
  4. 7. In-house relationship that mixes strategy with snuggling
  5. 9. Culinary competition where a weird basket ingredient can get you cut
  6. 10. The bitter group of eliminated players who crown the final winner
  7. 11. The person saying 'Previously on...' or 'The tribe has spoken'

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  1. 1. A golden power used to remove a nominee from the chopping block
  2. 2. A monitored resident competing for a massive cash prize during the summer
  3. 3. A single man handing out long-stemmed flowers to find his future wife
  4. 6. Deceptive streaming hit where cloaked players 'murder' their castmates
  5. 8. The permanent tropical filming location for Jeff Probst's castaways

Video Games

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  1. 2. The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link
  2. 4. An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming
  3. 6. A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress

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  1. 1. A person who enjoys playing electronic games
  2. 3. The total number of points a player has earned
  3. 5. To record your current progress so you can return to it later

Classic Video Games

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  1. 1. Yellow dot-chomper navigating ghost-filled mazes.
  2. 5. Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.
  3. 6. Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.
  4. 9. Modern retro gaming platform that revealed its Nexus edition in 2026.
  5. 12. Pioneering company that popularized home consoles with the 2600.
  6. 14. 16-bit console that originally hosted the 'Fast Forever' hedgehog.

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  1. 2. Coin-op venue, celebrated by the 'Iconic' cabinet lineup of 2026.
  2. 3. Spiky-shelled king of the Koopas.
  3. 4. Classic coin-op shooter where you blast insectoid aliens.
  4. 7. ___ of Rage (gritty beat-'em-up celebrating 35 years in 2026).
  5. 8. ___ Zone (colorful shooter turning 40 in 2026).
  6. 10. Gaming giant that launched the 'Universe' project in 2026 to revive retro IPs.
  7. 11. Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.
  8. 13. Martial artist known for throwing Hadoukens.

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