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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.
“Special outfit worn to look like someone else”
COSTUME (7)
“Beverage served in large mugs during Oktoberfest”
BEER (4)
“An event with rides and games often held in summer”
FAIR (4)
“Large festival with parades and public revelry”
CARNIVAL (8)
“Outdoor area where many community festivals are held”
PARK (4)
“Famous German autumn festival held in Munich”
OKTOBERFEST (11)
“Social gathering for celebration and fun”
PARTY (5)
“Something given to others during holiday festivals”
GIFT (4)
“Face covering worn during the Venice Carnival”
MASK (4)
“Custom passed down through many generations”
TRADITION (9)
“Paper lamp released into the sky during Asian festivals”
LANTERN (7)
“To observe a notable day with festivities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“A member of a religious community living under vows of poverty and chastity”
MONK (4)
“A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”
MANTRA (6)
“Denoting or relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law”
HALAL (5)
“The Hindu god known as the Destroyer”
SHIVA (5)
“The religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or immersion in water”
BAPTISM (7)
“A slender tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer”
MINARET (7)
“A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions”
PAGAN (5)
“The Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church”
POPE (4)
“A school of Buddhism focused on meditation and intuition”
ZEN (3)
“A personal spiritual teacher or guide in Indian traditions”
GURU (4)
“Each of a series of Hindu sacred treatises written in Sanskrit”
UPANISHAD (9)
“A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers”
CATECHISM (9)
“The Hindu festival of lights”
DIWALI (6)
“The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition”
TORAH (5)
“The god of love and desire”
EROS (4)
“The messenger god with winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“The primordial goddess of the night”
NIX (3) · NYX (3)
“The goddess of the hunt and the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
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