Themed crossword puzzles
Themed puzzles are crosswords we build around one topic — the animals theme is all wildlife, the food theme is all kitchen and menu, and so on. Puzzles for events like weddings, birthdays and Christmas now live on the occasion pages, alongside the builder for making your own.
A new puzzle lands in each of the 8 topic themes every week, and nothing is ever taken down: each theme page keeps its full archive. Everything is free to solve in a browser, no account needed, and every grid can be printed for A4.
Animals & Wildlife
Creatures from the garden hedge to the deep ocean trench.
Newest puzzle: 5 October 2026
Food & Drink
Ingredients, dishes, cooking terms and the odd pub round.
Newest puzzle: 6 October 2026
Science & Space
Elements, orbits, cells and the occasional Greek letter.
Newest puzzle: 7 October 2026
Music
Bands, instruments, genres and a bit of theory.
Newest puzzle: 8 October 2026
Film & TV
Cinema, British telly and the words behind the camera.
Newest puzzle: 9 October 2026
Sport
Football, cricket, rugby, athletics and the rulebook.
Newest puzzle: 3 October 2026
Geography & Travel
Countries, capitals, rivers, landmarks and landforms.
Newest puzzle: 3 October 2026
History & Mythology
Ancient worlds, British history, gods and legends.
Newest puzzle: 4 October 2026
Want a crossword about your own people?
Make one in five minutes — your words, your clues, a link you can send to anyone.