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Criss-Cross Crossword Puzzles - Freeform Crossword Puzzles

This page features crosswords with loosely interlocking grids. Excellent for building vocabulary or to reinforce concepts taught in class.

February 2 - Groundhog Day - Candlemas - St. Brigid's Day Crossword

Easy interactive crossword puzzle with a timely theme. Java

Puzzle Depot

A wide selection of crossword puzzles for all levels of ability. A good resource for teachers using crosswords as an educational tool.

Mystery Book Crosswords

Scores of freeform crosswords themed to books by mystery authors. Read the book then do the puzzle. Print only.

Renewable Energy Crosswords

Renewable energy site brings you themed crosswords. Word search puzzles also available.

Lycos 50 Crossword

Puzzle based on the Web's most searched-for words, according to the Lycos 50. The author, Doug Beeferman, also maintains RhymeZone (http://www.rhymezone.com) that functions as a dictionary, thesaurus, and word finding tool that is useful for puzzle solving.

Kriss Kross Puzzles

All the answers are given. Your job is to place them in the grid. Difficulty (1-5 star) is determined by the number of computations the computer took to solve the puzzle. Print only.

Internet Coach

Simple themed puzzles for Teachers and kids. Uses Shockwave.

Lanakids Crossword Puzzle

An itchy puzzle to print and solve from the folks who bring you Lanacane.

Oban's Crossword Puzzle

Print and solve this puzzle from Oban, the knowledge keeper.

Afro-Centric Xwordz & Puzzles

African-American puzzle magazine with clues and themes related to Black history and culture. Try a sample online puzzle. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.

Crosswords for ESL Students

Beginner freeform puzzles to help students learn the English language. Onscreen solving.

Crossword Puzzles for ESL Students

From Japan, dozens of puzzles to test and improve English language skills. Uses a form method. Java enabled browsers can check answers.

Weekly Crossword

From Puzzle Connection, a freeform puzzle with themes. Print and solve. New puzzles are posted each Tuesday.

WilStar's Crosswords

Weekly themed crossword. Print only. Word search also featured.

Easy Crossword Puzzles: Today in History

Events that happened on this day provide hints to these crosswords and word search puzzles. Easy crossword puzzles suited for younger puzzlers and ESL students.

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