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Crossword
Hard Crossword Puzzle
A twelve-word geography-themed crossword with longer entries and tighter crossings, for solvers who want more of a challenge than a mini grid.
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Challenge profile
Click a numbered square and type letters into the highlighted word. Each entry is checked as you complete it, and the grid saves as you go.
- Grid contents12 words in a 13 by 17 grid: 6 across, 6 down.
- CheckingEach entry is checked automatically as you complete it, both online and against the printable answer key.
- Checked outputThe online grid and the printed answer key are generated from the same verified word placements.
Best for: Adults, Experienced Solvers. Your unfinished progress stays in this browser so you can return later.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Estimated time
- 16 minutes
- Theme
- Geography
- Grid
- 13 × 17
- Words
- 12
Questions about this puzzle
Can I play this crossword online?
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Can I print it?
Yes. Download the puzzle PDF for players and the separate answer key when you need the solution.
How do I know if a word is right?
A completed entry is checked automatically against the answer, both online and in the printable answer key.
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