Science Crossword Puzzles
Your guide to solving science themed crosswords on PuzzledCross
Science crosswords transform complex concepts into accessible wordplay. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned scientist, these puzzles make learning about our universe an engaging challenge.
Sample Clues
Here are examples of the clever clues you'll encounter in science crosswords. Click the puzzle links to try them yourself:
"How often meteor showers happen"
"Star group, e.g."
Start Here
New to science crosswords? This 9×9 puzzle with 18 words is a great place to start:
Looking for more science puzzles? Browse our full collection on the Science theme page.
What Makes Science Crosswords Unique
Explore biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and earth sciences through clever clues. Scientific terminology gets a playful treatment — periodic table elements, famous discoveries, anatomical terms, and space exploration all make appearances.
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Solving Tips
Use these strategies to improve your science crossword solving:
- 1Element symbols (Au for gold, Fe for iron) frequently appear as short answers or within longer words
- 2Latin and Greek roots are common in scientific terms — recognizing prefixes like 'bio-', 'geo-', and 'astro-' helps
- 3Famous scientists' names (Einstein, Darwin, Curie) are crossword staples
- 4Units of measurement (meter, joule, kelvin) and their abbreviations appear regularly
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