Explore the vast world of literature through engaging crossword puzzles. From classic novels to modern poetry, challenge your knowledge of authors, characters, and literary movements.
Delve into the rich tapestry of literary works with our curated crossword puzzles. Perfect for bookworms and aspiring scholars, these puzzles cover a wide range of genres, periods, and authors. Enhance your vocabulary, recall plot details, and recognize iconic figures from the world of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated literary enthusiast, our literature crosswords offer a delightful way to test and expand your understanding of the written word.
Crossword clues used in literature puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Hulking, regenerative brute often found guarding a bridge”
TROLL (5)
“Underground labyrinth filled with loot and lurking monsters”
DUNGEON (7)
“Two-legged, winged reptilian cousin to the dragon”
WYVERN (6)
“Royal headgear fought over in a treacherous game of thrones”
CROWN (5)
“Pointy-eared archer of the ancient woodland”
ELF (3)
“Staff-wielding master of the arcane arts”
WIZARD (6)
“The chosen one destined to save the realm from darkness”
HERO (4)
“The deep, expansive backstory of a mythical universe”
LORE (4)
“A verbal incantation that makes things go boom”
SPELL (5)
“Tavern musician ready to sing of your epic deeds”
BARD (4)
“A spellcaster's slender focusing tool”
WAND (4)
“The unseen force powering the Cosmere and beyond”
MAGIC (5)
“Monstrous creature that a witcher might be hired to hunt”
BEAST (5)
“Enchanted necklace worn to ward off evil spirits”
AMULET (6)
“A brave knight's trusty steel companion”
SWORD (5)
“The state of having committed an offense”
GUILT (5)
“A claim that someone was elsewhere during a crime”
ALIBI (5)
“A place where criminals are kept”
JAIL (4)
“The crime of deceiving someone for money”
FRAUD (5)
“Literature that describes imaginary events and people”
FICTION (7)
“A story centered on love and relationships”
ROMANCE (7)
“A long fictional story in book form”
NOVEL (5)
“The leading character in a fictional text”
PROTAGONIST (11)
“The person who wrote the book”
AUTHOR (6)
“A person who actively opposes the main character”
ANTAGONIST (10)
“The main events of a story”
PLOT (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript for publication”
EDITOR (6)
“A book with a flexible thin cover”
PAPERBACK (9)
“To look at and understand written words”
READ (4)
“A numbered section of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
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