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Jump into the Mushroom Kingdom with Super Mario crossword puzzles. Test your knowledge of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, power-ups, worlds, and four decades of Nintendo games.

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Super Mario Characters

Easy · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 1. White ghost enemy that freezes in place when Mario looks at it
  2. 5. Brown-haired princess of Sarasaland who wears an orange gown
  3. 6. Greedy, mustache-twirling rival of Mario who wears yellow and purple
  4. 7. Yellow segmented caterpillar that turns bright red and charges when jumped on
  5. 10. Mushroom Kingdom hero in red overalls and a mustache
  6. 11. Spectacled Koopaling with wild green hair
  7. 13. Shelled foot soldier of Bowser that slides when kicked
  8. 14. Mushroom-headed attendant and loyal helper of Princess Peach

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  1. 1. Pink creature with a red ribbon who shoots eggs from her snout
  2. 2. Star-shaped celestial creature that accompanies Rosalina
  3. 3. Friendly green dinosaur who carries Mario and swallows enemies with his tongue
  4. 4. Desert enemy composed of stacked cactus spheres covered in needles
  5. 6. Tall, skinny trickster in purple overalls who is Luigi's rival
  6. 7. Giant frog villain who rules Subcon and despises vegetables
  7. 8. Brown mushroom-shaped minion that is typically the first enemy encountered
  8. 9. Electrified metal ball enemy that shocks Mario upon contact
  9. 12. Wooden puppet possessed by a star spirit in Super Mario RPG

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Mario Kart

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Heavyweight rascal whose chaotic stadium is packed with muddy jumps
  2. 3. One third of an average circuit race
  3. 4. Armored projectile fired in green, red, or winged varieties
  4. 7. Power-slide technique used to carve tight corners and store energy
  5. 9. Global strike that miniaturizes rivals and forces them to drop their gear
  6. 12. Friction-generated indicator glowing under tires during an extended slide
  7. 13. Inverted class that flips every turn to confound experienced drivers
  8. 14. Looping circuit engineered with ramps, hazards, and guardrails

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  1. 1. Purple-clad schemer who notoriously dominated the competitive online meta
  2. 2. Go-fast chassis selected in the garage before picking wheels
  3. 5. Understudy brother whose stone-faced driving stare became an internet legend
  4. 6. Four-race circuit championship contested for gold trophies
  5. 8. Ink-spraying ocean nuisance targeting everyone ahead of the user
  6. 10. Shockwave emitter capable of shattering even an incoming blue shell
  7. 11. Customization piece affecting traction across mud and off-road terrain

Super Mario Games

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 2. Feathery accessory enabling Mario to glide through Dinosaur Land
  2. 4. Garlic-munching rival obsessed with treasure and motorcycle rides
  3. 6. Hard-shelled trooper that retreats inside upon being stomped
  4. 7. Green subterranean transit system
  5. 9. Slender, purple-clad trickster sporting an inverted L emblem
  6. 12. Kickable carapace used as a bowling ball for clearing rows of enemies
  7. 15. Floating golden cube awaiting an upward headbutt
  8. 16. Energetic ruler of Sarasaland who loves shouting her own name

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  1. 1. Sizzling sphere hurled to incinerate Piranha Plants and turtles
  2. 3. Regal monarch with a knack for getting whisked away to another castle
  3. 5. Voracious dinosaur mount fond of swallowing fruit and fluttering
  4. 8. Fortress where the princess is almost never found on the first try
  5. 10. Stellar 2007 adventure featuring gravity-defying planetoids
  6. 11. Goggled pest who drops hazards while hovering on a smiling cloud
  7. 13. Yoshi's versatile projectile and nursery pod
  8. 14. Scorching hazard filling the depths of Bowser's keeps

Super Mario Power-Ups and Items

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. Classic gold collectible that awards an extra life when one hundred are gathered
  2. 3. Glowing yellow item that grants Mario temporary invincibility
  3. 6. Garden vegetable in Super Mario Land 2 that gives Mario gliding bunny ears
  4. 7. Crescent-shaped collectible that awards Mario three extra lives
  5. 9. Aquatic bird suit that lets Mario slide swiftly across ice and swim with ease
  6. 11. Golden jingle item that transforms Mario into a climbing cat
  7. 14. Trunked animal transformation granted by a special fruit in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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  1. 1. Stopwatch item that adds bonus seconds to the level timer
  2. 2. Royal accessory that transforms Toadette into Peachette
  3. 4. Nut-like power-up that transforms Mario into a Flying Squirrel
  4. 5. Rotor helmet that launches Mario high into the sky with a quick spin
  5. 8. Wearable costume like the Frog or Tanooki that grants special movement
  6. 10. Musical wind instrument that summons a whirlwind to warp between worlds
  7. 11. Giant green footwear Mario can jump inside to safely stomp spiked enemies
  8. 12. Heavy metal item carried to unlock locked doors
  9. 13. Headwear like the Wing or Metal variant that gives Mario unique abilities

Super Mario

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 3. Floating cube that releases items when hit from below
  2. 5. Greedy yellow-shirted rival obsessed with gold
  3. 7. Friendly green dinosaur who can swallow enemies whole
  4. 8. Yellow garment granting flight in Super Mario World
  5. 11. Iconic facial hair sitting above Mario's upper lip
  6. 13. Wind-up explosive enemy with a lit fuse
  7. 15. Small racing vehicle driven in Grand Prix tracks

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  1. 1. Molten red hazard filling Bowser's fortress pits
  2. 2. Green cylinder used as a travel tunnel
  3. 4. Fortress at the end of each world
  4. 6. Green beanstalk climbed to reach clouds and sky areas
  5. 9. Professional trade shared by Mario and Luigi
  6. 10. Tall post grabbed to finish an outdoor level
  7. 12. Mushroom Kingdom attendant with a spotted cap
  8. 14. Shy white ghost that freezes when looked at

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