Crossword Clues Starting with F

149 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.

Front of a building

FACADE (6)

Formula One event

GRANDPRIX (9)

First Filipino girl group to take the stage at the Empire Polo Club.

BINI (4)

Famous Tokyo locale where thousands gather for raucous viewing parties.

UENO (4)

Fungal power-up that provides a sudden growth spurt.

MUSHROOM (8)

Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March.

BRACKET (7)

Feature to keep data consistent across devices

SYNC (4)

Flat-faced club essential for navigating the lightning-fast, undulating surfaces.

PUTTER (6)

French leader defeated at Waterloo

NAPOLEON (8)

Folded egg creation customized with various fillings.

OMELET (6)

Fine mourn, perhaps, for wedge-shaped writing.

CUNEIFORM (9)

First name of the bald billionaire with a vendetta against aliens

LEX (3)

Fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone

TENDON (6)

Furniture piece serving as a teacher's command center

DESK (4)

French phenom who dropped 41 points and 24 boards in a 2026 double-OT playoff win.

WEMBANYAMA (10)

First name of the CEO who became the face of the organization

SAM (3)

First name of the 2025 Finals MVP hailing from Canada.

SHAI (4)

First showing, perhaps 'ere I'm prime.

PREMIERE (8)

Former students proudly wearing their alma mater's colors.

ALUMNI (6)

Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand

COACH (5)

Flame carried to ignite the games

TORCH (5)

Formal assessment of knowledge

EXAM (4)

Feudal ruler or noble

LORD (4)

First name of the actress voicing the fierce ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.

ANYA (4)

Famous theater district in New York City

BROADWAY (8)

First name of the Chief Technology Officer Murati

MIRA (4)

Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.

TURBO (5)

Fruit spread commonly used by Scandinavians on this holiday.

JAM (3)

Francis Ford, director of 'The Godfather'

COPPOLA (7)

First name of the animal behaviorist who trained a pack of deadly theropods

OWEN (4)

Founder Ferrari's first name

ENZO (4)

First word of a famous High Valyrian saying

VALAR (5)

Fancy, traditional headwear showcased in festive processions

BONNET (6)

Facial expression mentioned in her massive 2024 duet

SMILE (5)

Fluted, twisted pastry that sounds like it might be cruel

CRULLER (7)

First-year player

ROOKIE (6)

Formal statement given by a witness under oath

TESTIMONY (9)

Folded street food staple enjoyed by the dozen.

TACO (4)

Filmmaker whose distinct personal influence shines through their work

AUTEUR (6)

Formal accusations made against a person

CHARGES (7)

Fancy term for a clear display cabinet

VITRINE (7)

Founder of a prominent educational foundation and widow of a sports legend.

RACHEL (6)

French painter famous for his series of water lilies

MONET (5)

French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown

PLAGE (5)

Flat fish, often a 'ray' of light.

RAY (3)

Flowerless plant with feathery green fronds

FERN (4)

Florida space center where the 1981 liftoff took place.

KENNEDY (7)

Fabric covered hair tie essential for a high ponytail

SCRUNCHIE (9)

Fermented paste that adds an unexpected umami depth to modern caramel bakes.

MISO (4)

Ford's moving creation, a true mobility marvel.

AUTOMOBILE (10)

Fab Four whose names adorn the crucial data-carrying probes.

BEATLES (7)

Female entrant in the races.

FILLY (5)

Fresh fruity toppings like strawberries or blueberries.

BERRIES (7)

Fast-paced obstacle course competition

AGILITY (7)

Fundamental force attracting bodies with mass

GRAVITY (7)

Fictional urban center known as the City of Tomorrow

METROPOLIS (10)

First name of the shield-wielding hero seen holding a baby in the first teaser

STEVE (5)

Filmmaker behind "Goodfellas" and "The Departed"

SCORSESE (8)

First showing, a mere rip-off could be staged.

PREMIERE (8)

From the streets of New York to the crown of the art world

BASQUIAT (8)

Fabric entry pass that attendees scan at the gates

WRISTBAND (9)

Fictional superstar with a geographical surname.

MONTANA (7)

Fourth state of matter, often found in stars

PLASMA (6)

Fertile spot in a desert

OASIS (5)

Flat-topped land, a late UP settlement

PLATEAU (7)

Footwear brand featuring a 'Disney Classic Characters Collection'.

CROCS (5)

First man on the moon

ARMSTRONG (9)

Flat representation of an area.

MAP (3)

Foreign word that translates to a fleeting floral phenomenon.

SAKURA (6)

Fixes errors, often autonomously now, thanks to digital brains.

DEBUGS (6)

Famous composer who continued to write music after going deaf

BEETHOVEN (9)

Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere

PENGUIN (7)

Figure admired for courage or noble qualities.

HERO (4)

Follower of a Bohemian reformer; sounds like a quiet sect.

HUSSITE (7)

First name of the host conducting the in-depth anniversary interview.

ALEX (4)

Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato

PIZZA (5)

Flavorful liquid soak that tenderizes meat before grilling

MARINADE (8)

Fill this up before hitting the open road.

TANK (4)

Fortunate quality proverbially assigned to the Irish

LUCK (4)

First name of the pioneering activist P. Johnson

MARSHA (6)

Floor-length formalwear expected at the event

GOWN (4)

Famous California desert event known for its flower crowns.

COACHELLA (9)

First name of the Thunder's superstar guard Gilgeous-Alexander.

SHAI (4)

Facts and statistics collected for analysis

DATA (4)

Fine sets, perhaps, for good health.

FITNESS (7)

Full-court defensive tactic

PRESS (5)

First half of the name of Herman Melville's elusive white whale.

MOBY (4)

First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter

CLARK (5)

Five interlocking symbols of the global movement

RINGS (5)

First showing, a primary event.

PREMIERE (8)

Free-spirited fashion aesthetic featuring crochet and flower crowns.

BOHO (4)

First name of Arrow McLaren fan-favorite O'Ward.

PATO (4)

Female nature spirit

NYMPH (5)

First name of the armored villain played by a familiar face

VICTOR (6)

Fairy tale moniker for a low-seeded team making an unexpected deep run.

CINDERELLA (10)

Four-time world champion Sebastian

VETTEL (6)

Flame carried at the opening ceremony

TORCH (5)

Fifth Avenue institution known for its grand steps

MET (3)

Force-sensitive apprentice to Din Djarin, returning to the big screen in May 2026.

GROGU (5)

Fierce Samoan enforcer in an unsanctioned war.

FATU (4)

Famous Egyptian queen

CLEOPATRA (9)

Fire breathing beast with parts of lion goat and snake

CHIMERA (7)

Frosty start that warms up to a melting heart

TSUNDERE (8)

Fencer's thrust

LUNGE (5)

Frozen plain where I turn bad, confused

TUNDRA (6)

Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple

CROWN (5)

Full-length narrative work competing in the main selection

FEATURE (7)

Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.

WAIFU (5)

Flat, portable computing device

TABLET (6)

First name of the gruff newspaper editor known for yelling Great Caesar's Ghost

PERRY (5)

Free basketball played when regulation ends in a tie.

OVERTIME (8)

Field of science responsible for pinpointing the exact minute of the equinox.

ASTRONOMY (9)

Front position on the starting grid

POLE (4)

Frying pan

SKILLET (7)

Fungi-headed character whose voice actor teased really deep cuts for the next movie.

TOAD (4)

Frame of a Ferrari car

CHASSIS (7)

Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.

ASTRO (5)

Funny situation, often with a laugh track.

SITCOM (6)

Fast food chain that falsely claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell in 1996.

TACO (4)

Flow of electric charge

CURRENT (7)

First name of the armored antagonist played by a familiar face

VICTOR (6)

Faction that fought the Empire, celebrated globally on Star Wars Day.

REBELLION (9)

First name of the French champion honored by the botanical garden stadium court.

SIMONNE (7)

Famously resilient, hollowed-out tree that captured the internet's heart.

STUMPY (6)

Former Disney star who regularly joins Swift's famous squad.

SELENA (6)

Following closely behind for less drag

SLIPSTREAM (10)

Formal agreement between states, a 'treat' for diplomacy.

TREATY (6)

Fielding restrictions apply during these first six overs

POWERPLAY (9)

Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing.

BLISTER (7)

Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed

MESAS (5)

Finding a four-leafed mutation of this plant means good fortune.

CLOVER (6)

Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama

GUCCI (5)

Fear, oddly, a ridge of rock near the surface.

REEF (4)

First name of the country singer who played the TV dad.

BILLY (5)

Flower or group of flowers

BLOSSOM (7)

Fanatic, often found with a collection, not a 'U' that's out of place.

OTAKU (5)

Fast car type, 'red steps' with a twist.

SPEEDSTER (9)

Fruity first half of a legendary, guitar-inspired mixture

CHERRY (6)

Fabric that opens and closes on stage

CURTAIN (7)

Female figure who chooses which soldiers die in battle

VALKYRIE (8)

Facts and statistics collected together

DATA (4)

First name of Ms. Henson, debuting in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone".

TARAJI (6)

F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'Great' and tragic protagonist.

GATSBY (6)

Force that pulls things down

GRAVITY (7)

Fire-breathing villain voiced by Jack Black who might be out for payback.

BOWSER (6)

Freedom from disturbance

PEACE (5)

Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

PHISHING (8)

First name of the fashion designer who created the little black dress

COCO (4)

Fundamental property of matter, either positive or negative

CHARGE (6)

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