Test your knowledge of legendary figures from history, pop culture, and beyond. Who's who in the crossword world?
Famous people offer a star-studded cast for crossword puzzles, encompassing historical figures, iconic celebrities, influential artists, and groundbreaking scientists. Clues can reference their achievements, birthplaces, famous quotes, or notable works, providing a blend of trivia and cultural knowledge. From 'Einstein' and 'Cleopatra' to 'Beyoncé' and 'Shakespeare,' the world of famous individuals provides endless opportunities for engaging wordplay and recognition challenges, making this category a perennial favorite for puzzlers of all backgrounds.
Crossword clues used in famous people puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
EARHART (7)
“Jamaican sprinter who is the fastest man alive”
BOLT (4)
“Founding father of the People's Republic of China”
MAO (3)
“Physicist whose name is a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Egyptian queen known for her beauty and tragic end”
CLEOPATRA (9)
“The People's Princess who wed a future king”
DIANA (5)
“The King of Rock and Roll who left the building”
ELVIS (5)
“The Greatest who could float like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
“Surrealist painter of melting clocks”
DALI (4)
“Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“Folk singer who won a Nobel Prize in Literature”
DYLAN (5)
“Canadian rapper who started from the bottom”
DRAKE (5)
“Nickname for the author of Hamlet and Macbeth”
BARD (4)
“Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Nickname for the singer of Single Ladies”
BEY (3)
“Agent 007 created by Ian Fleming”
BOND (4)
“The breed of Ben's famous dog Storm”
LAB (3)
“The type of animal Ben often travels with”
DOG (3)
“An expedition to observe animals in the wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A dry sandy region like the Sahara”
DESERT (6)
“Frozen water found during Ben's polar trips”
ICE (3)
“To go up a mountain like Everest”
CLIMB (5)
“How Ben crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a boat”
ROW (3)
“Fashion designer who introduced the little black dress”
COCO (4)
“Global pop icon often referred to as Queen Bey”
BEYONCE (7)
“Inventor known for his work on alternating current electricity”
TESLA (5)
“The first human to set foot on the lunar surface”
ARMSTRONG (9)
“Media mogul who hosted a long-running influential talk show”
OPRAH (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Animator who created a magical kingdom and a famous mouse”
DISNEY (6)
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