Journey across the globe, exploring countries, cultures, geography, history, and international affairs. This topic covers diverse peoples and global events.
The "World" category opens up a vast panorama for crossword puzzles, encompassing geography, history, diverse cultures, and global current events. From ancient civilizations to modern nation-states, famous landmarks, and international organizations, the possibilities are endless for creating intellectually stimulating clues. Solvers can test their knowledge of capitals, languages, historical figures, and significant global milestones, making for a truly expansive and educational puzzle experience.
Crossword clues used in world puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy”
GELATO (6)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish”
SUSHI (5)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“The Spanish word for a party or festival”
FIESTA (6)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”
PIZZA (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“Mexican food consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“Singing along to recorded music as entertainment”
KARAOKE (7)
“The art of growing miniature trees in containers”
BONSAI (6)
“Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne”
PASTA (5)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Enchantress whose song lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“Hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“Riddle loving guardian with a human head and lion body”
SPHINX (6)
“The river that forms the boundary between Earth and Hades”
STYX (4)
“The final battle and end of the world in Norse lore”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“Egyptian lord of the underworld and judge of the dead”
OSIRIS (6)
“Jackal headed deity who presided over the embalming process”
ANUBIS (6)
“Female figure who chooses which soldiers die in battle”
VALKYRIE (8)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“French leader defeated at Waterloo”
NAPOLEON (8)
“Heavyweight boxer who claimed to float like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
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