Geography Crossword Clues

Geography clues are among the most common in crossword puzzles. They test your knowledge of world locations, capitals, landmarks, and geographical features. From major cities to obscure islands, geography clues can range from simple to challenging.

Common Geography Clue Patterns

Crossword constructors often use specific patterns when creating geography clues:

• Capital of [country] - A straightforward pattern asking for a capital city
• [Adjective] capital - Clues like "French capital" (PARIS) or "Japanese capital" (TOKYO)
• [Geographic feature] in [location] - Such as "River in Russia" (VOLGA) or "Mountain in Japan" (FUJI)
• [City] resident - Clues asking for demonyms like "Rome resident" (ROMAN)