Expand your lexicon with engaging Vocabulary crossword puzzles at Grid Genius. Challenge your mind and discover new words with our daily grids!
Our Vocabulary crosswords are designed to stretch your mental dictionary and introduce you to fascinating new terms. Players will encounter puzzles themed around SAT prep words, archaic English, scientific nomenclature, and fascinating foreign loanwords. Whether you are a logophile or simply looking to improve your everyday communication, these grids offer a rewarding and educational challenge.
Crossword clues used in vocabulary puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Relieve an itch, or ruin a record”
SCRATCH (7)
“Beat repeatedly with fists”
PUMMEL (6)
“Light touch that provokes laughter”
TICKLE (6)
“Turn a neat sheet into a ball”
CRUMPLE (7)
“Handled artfully or deceptively”
MANIPULATE (10)
“Short, sharp pull of a sleeve”
TUG (3)
“Gentle reminder on the shoulder”
TAP (3)
“Choke off the engine's fuel supply”
THROTTLE (8)
“Gentle pass over a pet's fur”
STROKE (6)
“Slow progress made by pulling weight”
DRAG (4)
“Heavy blow from a comic book hero”
CLOBBER (7)
“Draw close, but don't push”
PULL (4)
“Pounding tool that drives the point home”
HAMMER (6)
“Extinguish a fire with a heavy blanket”
SMOTHER (7)
“Prodding for a reaction”
POKE (4)
“Seize the moment, or a handrail”
GRAB (4)
“Barely touching, or just dining lightly on grass”
GRAZE (5)
“Leave a unique mark of identity”
FINGERPRINT (11)
“Affectionate tap on the head”
PAT (3)
“Doctor's touch to find a pulse”
PALPATE (7)
“Modern way to reject or accept a match”
SWIPE (5)
“Peel away the paint or finish”
STRIP (5)
“Hard cleaning for a surgeon”
SCRUB (5)
“To pull something apart by force.”
TEAR (4)
“To move back and forth while hanging.”
SWING (5)
“To operate and control a vehicle.”
DRIVE (5)
“To propel something through the air with your arm.”
THROW (5)
“To move effortlessly and smoothly without using active power”
GLIDE (5)
“Firmly balanced and reliable, making it easy to maintain control”
STEADY (6)
“Free from agitation or strong wind, making navigation simple”
CALM (4)
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