Hard Crossword Puzzles

Hard Crosswords

These crosswords are intended to be pretty hard to complete. They are made up of more than 20 words of any size. To view or print a hard crossword puzzle click on its title.

Title	Subject	Instructions / Description	Sample Puzzle Hints
European Middle Ages	European History		system of promises that governed the relationship between lords and vassals. to cast out from the church. document listing rights that the king could not ignore. a knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land. plague that spread across Europe from 1348-1351.
European Middle Ages	European History		A way of thinking that combined with faith and reason. The system of service between a lord and vassals who have sworn loyalty to the lord.. A group of citizens that decides wether an accused person is innocent or guilty. A group of citizens that meets to decide wether people should be accused of a crime. A narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes.
European Monarchs	World Geography		2 words - Louis XIV's nickname . When a country brings in 'elements of western culture'. Treaty of _________, ended the Thirty Year's War and reduced the power of the Holy Roman Empire. 3 words- declared Catholicism the official religion of France. strict Calvinists that demanded the Church of England to be further reformed. .
Euthanasia	Society		Type of euthanasia carried out against the wishes of a person; commensurate with murder. Derived from the Greek word 'good death'. A person who is this is able to make rational decisions. Type of euthanasia carried out without the expressed wishes of a competent person such as infants or comatose patients. Type of euthanasia where no actions are taken (treatment withdrawal, for example) to prolong the life of a suffering or dying person.
Eutrophication	Earth Sciences		a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or marine water systems. green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. the reduction in the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, especially as a result of pollution. the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients. habitats that support marine life.
Ever After	Music		father's wife. a ceremonial chair. currency. public space. position in group or society.
Evolution	History		Structures found in different species but do not come from the same origin . an adaptation in the physical features of an organism. a change in the characteristics of a certain species that makes it fit better into its environment . An accidental change in genes/ chromosomes that can be inherited. the change in certain characteristics of a species over many generations, through time..
Evolution	Science		remains of organisms that lived in the past. organism that no longer exists on earth. group of primates in which modern humans and their ancestors are classified. order of mammals. trait of an organism that helps it live in its environment.
Evolution	Science		A scientist who studies fossils. The comparison of the structures of different organisms. A behavior or physical characteristic that allows an organism to survie. The process of grouping things based on their similarities. The gradual change in a species over time.
Evolution	Society	Write the correct term for the given definition in the appropriate boxes. Do not put spaces between words.	The formation of two or more species from one existing species (if isolation has occurred).. Adaptations involving structure/anatomy. Ex. woodpecker's beak.. Geographical change that isolates segments of a population, leads to reproductive isolation.. The observable gradual change within a single species.. Lyell's theory; geologic processes have constant rates through time..
Evolution	Science		is a type of natural selection in which genetic diversity decreases as the population stabilizes on a particular trait value. condition that occurs when the frequency of alleles in a particular gene pool remain constant over time. inherited characteristic that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment. evolution on the smallest scale—a generation-to-generation change in the frequencies of alleles within a population. remnant of a structure that may have had an important function in a species' ancestors, but has no clear function in the modern species.
Evolution	Science		most individuals die. closely related species will have fewer nucleutide differences. variations of a gene. phenotypes at both ends of therange and selected for over the intermediete forms. are traces or remains of living things from a previous geologic time.
Evolution	Science		form of reproductive isolation in which two populations are separated by geographic barriers such as rivers, mountains, or bodies of water, leading to the formation of two deprecate subspecies. form of natural selection in which individuals near the center of a distribution curve have higher fitness than individuals at either end of the curve. formation of a new species. the number of times an allele occurs in a gene pool, compared to the total number of alleles in that pool for the same gene. movement of individuals out of an area.
Evolution	Science		When pop'n are seperated by barriers such as rivers, mountains or bodies of water.. Formation of new species . Movement of indeviduals outside an area.. Equilibrium that has been interrupted by brief periods of rapid change.. Indeviduals select mates based on heritable traits such as size, strength or coloration..
Evolution and Fossils	Science		The remains or imprints of once-living organisms. Fossils that help fill the gaps in the fossil record. An inherited characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. Organisms share structural traits that may have similar or different functions. Traits that organisms get or acquire; they are not born with them.
Evolution Crossword (Beginner)	Science		new species appear. determines the rate of radioactive decay in an isotope (calculate the half-life). compare the placement with that of the fossils in the other layers of work. serve no useful functions, but they were once useful to their ancestors. structure that have different mature forms, but develop from the same embryonic tissues.
Evolution Crossword (Intermediate)	Science		states that newer forms of species appearing in the fossil record are actually the modified descendants of older species. species compete for resources in order to survive. the hypothesis that evolutionary development is marked by isolated episodes of rapid speciation between long periods of little or no change. where several unrelated species have evolved to share a similar characteristic. the diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.
Evolution of Life	Science	Terms and Concepts from our Evolution Unit	Species develop together with features that each benefit the other as they evolve. The term Darin used to identify the pressure that changed organisms over time as their environments changed. Adapting wild organisms to human uses; typically involves genetic changes and human dependence. The comparison of similar features in developing organisms between conception and birth . When the alleles of a population change through random events rather than through natural selection pressure .
Evolutionary Scientists	Science		Came up with the theory that humans with eventually need more room than Earth came provide.. Theorized that fossils were from a prevous era.. Thought of Evolution. The slow, gradual change in a population over time.. Thought that acquired changes were passed down to offspring. He thougt that species were fixed creations.
Excretory System and Digestive System	Body		enzyme secreted by saliva, for the breakdown of starch. network of blood capillaries in bowman capsule. organ that helps in removal of ammonia from body. a pulling force on the water column in xylem due to transpiration. part of tooth which has blood vessels and nerves.
Execution By Hunger	Books		A land of perfection. This is _______. The work in our schools. they put knowledge in us. . A country that boarders Russia and on the verge of civil war. . A common Russian world to describe two close people in the army. . A person who believes in the soviet government. .
Executive Branch	Government and Politics	Fill in the puzzle!	The most recent cabinet department founded. Number of days before a president must inform Congress of a military action. An order issued by the president to agencies in the government. Presidential appointments must be __________ by the Senate. The amendment detailing when a vice president may assume the role as president.
exercise and activity	Health		carry cholesterol to liver for breakdown and excrettion. exercise where body's demand for oxygen is greater than can be available. force of blood against artery walls. decreases liklihood of having accidents and increases quality of life. deposit cholesterol in the body.
Exit,Pursued by a Bear	Books	A novel by E.K Johnston	Result of Hermione's pregnancy test. What Hermione plans to do with the baby. Hermione's family doctor. Camp that the first part of the story took place in. Sport the book is based on.
Explorers	History	Read these hints to fill in this crossword	Jacques came across the..... Jacques Cartier took chief......sons to France.. Samuel de Champlain published....books. Champlain....with the wingdat. Cartier died at the age of.........
Explorers and Settlement	History		Was an island where the Spanish did their missions. America is named after him . another name for Spainsh explorers. 1492 sailed the ocean blue. was another name for Pocahontas.
Explorers of the World	History		First to circumnavigate the globe.. First to conquer Mount Everest.. He discovered America.. Magellan died in ___________, Philippines.. He was born on July 16, 1872 in Norway..
Exploring Other Stars	Astronomy		A small, dim, hot star.. Certain specific wavelengths within a spectrum characterized by lines.. A narrow band of stars on the H-R diagram that runs diagonally from the upper left to the lower right.. The magnitude of a star that we would observe if the star were placed 32.6 light years from Earth.. A graph that compares the properties of stars..
Exploring Our World	Earth Sciences		Sudden and violent movements of the Earth's crust. Weather patterns over an area over years. A dry and generally hot area of lland. Air polluting chemicals that combine with precipitation. Snow, sleet, hail, or rain.
Exploring the Deep	Science		the name of the first ship who set out to measure the depth of the ocean. the deepest manned dive discovered this place. means to be able to go underwater. vents that pump extremely hot water up through the ocean floor. unmanned robots that can explore the ocean while scientists contol it from a ship.
Extinction	Science		A scientist who studies fossils.. The system for naming organisms in which each organism is given a unique, two-part scientific name.. The comparison of the structures of different organisms.. A behavior or physical characteristic that allows an organism to survive or reproduce in its enviroment.. The process of grouping things based on their similarities..
Ezekiel the Prophet	Bible		God would again choose Jerusalem as his ________ place.. Ezekiel told the people that God had said 'I will give you a new heart and place a new ______ within you.'. Ezekiel called the people back to God and condemned all forms of social injustice, ________, and superstition.. Ezekiel's message is found in the ____ of Ezekiel.. Ezekiel began to offer words of ____ and comfort to the people during the time of the exile..
F Vocab	Spelling Lists	Use the definitions to help find the word	never ending, incapable of being terminated . refusing to obey the orders, willfully disobedient . severe criticism . to make fun of, shout at in a mean way . Sea monster.
Fabric Finishes	Other	Use the clues to complete	A basic finish applied that cleans the fabric. This is a finish applied to cotton fabrics to enhance its strength, absorbency, lustre and improve dyeability. Chemical or wet finishes include the use of _____, alkalis or detergents to create a durable and permanent finish. This specal finish is applied to repel absorbency of water. Mechanical or dry finishes require the application of moisture, pressure and _____ or a mechanical device to finish a fabric.
Facials	Body		light, countinuous stroking. improves the condition of the skin. Disended capillaries. removal of comedones. kneading movement.
Factors of Production	Business and Work	Read the hints and write the correct answer in the crossword puzzle	the economic resources that are used to produce goods and services. it is the number of people willing to work in the economy. its uses rent as an reward. profits is the reward . land is _______________________ immobile .
Facts About India	World Geography		Heavy rainfull . Currency . This person helped India gain independence . National Symbol of India . Longest river .
Facts on Buddhism	Religion	Read the hint solve the puzzle!	Another worshiped leader is a member of a religious community of woman . There are 2 holidays for Buddhists one of them is the celebration of Buddha's Birth. or the brahmins predicted would be a great... . 6 of 8 is... Promote good actions and prevent evil actions. 7 of 8 is... Be aware of but not attached to you emotions,thoughts, and feelings..
Fahrenheit 451	Literature and Writing		in a routine manner. certainty, confidence. a language specialist. delicate, ornamental work made from twisted wire of gold or silver. excess words; wordiness.
Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima	Movies		guilds that are not approved by the Magic Counsel and often do jobs like assassinations.. continent/kingdom that Fairy Tail is on. water mage who is in love/obsessed with Gray. aka Titania, the Queen of Fairies, whose magic is to equip at an amazing speed. very smart mage with solid script magic, where she writes words and they become what they say (the word iron becomes iron). Becomes part of the Magic Counsel in the year that Fairy Tail is disbanded. In love with Gajeel..
Fairy Tales	Books - Childrens Literature		This character commands death upon Snow White.. This character wanted to make Princess Belle his wife and didn't care if she liked him or not.. This character cast a spell on the baby in Sleeping Beauty.. This character had to become what to jump over the candlestick?. What is the name of Princess Jasmine's pet?.
Faith Ringgold	Art	Faith Ringgold Painter Civil Rights Activist Women's Rights and Educator	depicted art with various fabrics used . This is the area Faith began working in for art. God's creatures she looked after . something we submit when we want someone to know about us. Fellowship for art.
Family Patterns	Health		A biologist who specialises in genetics. This is an alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation. They are found at the same place as chromosomes.. The alleles are different. Males produce these using Meioisis. They fertilise eggs.. A condition that only needs one mutant gene to appear.
Family Patterns	Health		A biologist who specializes in genetics. Each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.. Different alleles . The male reproductive cell; the male gamete; 'a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material'. The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form which may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or.
Family Patterns: Hand-Me-Down Genes	Body		A biologist who specializes in genetics. One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome. Having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; 'for eye colour'. The male reproductive cell; the male gamete. The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or .
Family Worship	Religion	Bible words, names, or meanings	Change one’s mind regarding the past on account of regret or dissatisfaction . One who pretends to be what they are not. A visible sign of Jehovah’s covenant promise that the destruction of the earth by water would not occur . A view of Christ in glory. Complying with what is required .
Famous Australians Post 1950	Other	Complete puzzle below - some names are in full, while others are just a surname. Good Luck!	Starred in movies like Wolverine and Les' Miserable . Famous female Australian swimmer . First Aboriginal to win a gold medal at the Olympics . Starred in Strictly Ballroom . Helped develop immunisation and vaccines .
Famous Basketball Players	Sports		Wore #21 for the San Antonio Spurs while winning 5 NBA championships. Wears #30 for the Golden State Warriors and won a championship with 2 MVPs. Wore #21 for MInnesota Timberwolves and #5 for the Boston Celtics and is nicknamed the 'Big Ticket'. Wears #0 for the Oklahoma City Thunder and was the 2015 NBA scoring champ. Wore #5 for the New Jersey Nets and #2 for the Dallas Mavericks is now the coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Famous Captains	Other	You Don’t Have to Captain a Ship to be a Famous Captain	Always after Pan. Firefly fame. “One ping only, please.”. Good with Coke. Simply marvelous.
Famous Deaf Americans	Society	Do you know why these Deaf people are famous?	Actor Star Trek. Pro baseball - hand signals. Founded Girl Scouts. Spy Texas army - expert lipreader. Miss America 1995.
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