Crossword Clues by Category
Browse our collection of crossword clues organized by subject matter
Browse Crossword Clues by Category
Crossword puzzles cover a wide range of topics, from geography and history to sports and entertainment. Browsing clues by category can help you focus on your areas of interest or improve your knowledge in challenging categories.
Our database organizes crossword clues into 11 distinct categories, making it easier to find the answers you need. Click on any category below to explore all the clues in that subject area.
About Our Crossword Categories
Geography
Geography clues test your knowledge of countries, capitals, rivers, mountains, oceans, and other geographical features. From "Capital of Peru" (LIMA) to "Largest ocean" (PACIFIC), these clues appear frequently in crosswords of all difficulty levels.
History
History clues cover historical figures, events, wars, dynasties, and ancient civilizations. Examples include "Roman emperor" (NERO), "Ancient Greek marketplace" (AGORA), and references to historical periods like "Bronze Age" or "Renaissance."
Science
Science clues span biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and mathematics. Common examples include "Noble gas" (NEON), "Earth's satellite" (MOON), "Smallest particle" (ATOM), and various units of measurement like "Electric resistance unit" (OHM).
Arts & Literature
Arts and Literature clues reference authors, books, poems, paintings, and other artistic works. Look for clues like "Pride and Prejudice author" (AUSTEN), "Odyssey poet" (HOMER), and "Mona Lisa painter" (DAVINCI).
Sports & Games
Sports and Games clues include team names, athletes, sports terminology, board games, and card games. Examples range from "Tennis court divider" (NET) to "Chess piece" (PAWN) and "Baseball hit" (HOMER).
Tips for Solving Category-Specific Clues
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Focus on learning common answers in your weaker categories to improve your solving speed.
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Pay attention to the day of the week - Monday puzzles use more straightforward category clues, while Saturday puzzles often have more obscure references.
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Watch for category-specific patterns in clues, like "Capital of [country]" in geography or "Author of [book]" in literature.
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Use our category-specific databases to familiarize yourself with common answers in each subject area.
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