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harry potter

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  1. 1. A bird used to deliver mail in the wizarding world
  2. 5. The friendly giant who works as the groundskeeper
  3. 6. One of the four groups students are sorted into

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  1. 2. A person who practices magic
  2. 3. A magician's primary tool for casting spells
  3. 4. Harry's rival at school

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harry potter

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. An old garment that decides which house a student belongs to.
  2. 2. An object filled with pages used for studying at Hogwarts.
  3. 5. The place where young witches and wizards learn to use their powers.
  4. 6. The surname of the boy who lived.

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  1. 1. One of the four groups students are sorted into.
  2. 3. A bird used to deliver mail in the wizarding world.
  3. 4. A spirit that haunts the halls of the school.

Harry Potter

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  1. 1. Amphibious pet that Trevor keeps trying to leap away from?
  2. 6. Sock enthusiast who really ironed out his master's problems?
  3. 7. A romantic greeting that would literally suck your soul out?
  4. 9. Floral maternal figure whose love burned Quirrell to a crisp?
  5. 10. Bleak omen found floating in the dregs of a teacup?
  6. 11. Bookworm who had to turn back time just to attend every class?
  7. 13. Feathered front, furry back, and will claw your eyes out if you don't bow first?
  8. 18. Tentacled lake dweller that won't mind giving Dennis Creevey a push?
  9. 20. Island getaway where the guards will literally suck the happy memories right out of you?
  10. 21. Quidditch player who constantly runs after red balls to score?
  11. 22. Club-wielding athlete whose job sounds like mixing cake batter?

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  1. 2. Mail carrier that really doesn't give a hoot about your sleep schedule?
  2. 3. Headmaster who had a twinkle in his eye and a lemon drop on his tongue?
  3. 4. Noseless villain who was quite literally He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?
  4. 5. Liquid homework that could either cure your boils or blow up the dungeon?
  5. 8. What a snake does, or what you might do if sorted into the emerald house?
  6. 12. To vanish with a pop, hoping you don't leave an eyebrow or a leg behind?
  7. 14. Stick with an explosive temper when paired with the wrong wizard?
  8. 15. What a rowdy Whomping Willow might do to an incoming flying car?
  9. 16. Flying instructor who sounds like she might be bottled up in a cellar?
  10. 17. Herbaceous first half of a giant serpent that can turn you to stone?
  11. 18. Potion maker whose greasy demeanor could really brew up trouble?
  12. 19. Wound crust that sounds like Ron's ratty freeloader?

Harry Potter

Hard · 15×15 · 24 words
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  1. 2. Translucent resident unable to enjoy the feast's flavor
  2. 6. Heavy golden currency traded alongside sickles and knuts
  3. 8. Witch of folklore who prefers raw liver over pasties
  4. 9. Elite Ministry investigator tracking down practitioners of darkness
  5. 10. Goat-stomach calcification nullifying nearly every lethal draft
  6. 11. Bulgarian cheerleaders whose temper turns avian and fiery
  7. 12. Muscular vigor rarely associated with Gilderoy Lockhart
  8. 14. Aerial tournament involving three hoops, two bludgers, and red leather
  9. 18. Crimson songbird dropping tears of healing over smoldering ashes
  10. 19. Odorous mountain brute incapacitated by its own upended club
  11. 21. Amphibian runaway perpetually elusive to a certain Longbottom
  12. 22. Equine stargazer refusing to meddle in mortal wizarding wars
  13. 23. Silvery guardian fueled by bright recollections to repel despair

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  1. 1. Silvery fabric rendering the wearer completely imperceptible to eyes
  2. 3. Legless speaker fluent in the tongue of Slytherin's heirs
  3. 4. Inconspicuous rubbish whisking groups through space upon touch
  4. 5. Dark affliction whose unforgivable trio earns Azkaban custody
  5. 7. Vanish into thin air with a loud crack and risk of splinching
  6. 10. Glance-slaying serpent hatched beneath a toad from rooster's egg
  7. 13. Distort wood or space, much like a flawed portkey trajectory
  8. 15. Fragmented soul anchor forged through the ultimate taboo act
  9. 16. Nocturnal postman delivering letters without stamps
  10. 17. Cabinet lurker adopting the likeness of your deepest phobia
  11. 20. Canine whose cowardice sharply contrasts with his ferocious breed

Harry Potter

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  1. 2. Brewing brew that gets under Snape's skin if it isn't simmered properly?
  2. 5. Reptile that won't stop whispering hissing compliments to Slytherins?
  3. 7. Short banker who trusts dragons more than human vaults with gold?
  4. 8. Ball handler always trying to score ten points without getting beaten off balance?
  5. 9. Officer whose whole career revolves around hunting down dark-hearted moonlighters?
  6. 12. Forehead mark that always stings when an evil noseless wizard gets emotional?
  7. 15. Discarded boot or kettle that yanks you away by your navel without warning?
  8. 19. Glass surface that shows what you desire rather than just how bad your hair looks?
  9. 20. Giant serpent whose stare is literally drop-dead gorgeous?
  10. 21. Janitorial tool that takes flight when sweeping up the competition?
  11. 22. Puzzling maiden name of the boy who traded his humanity for a snake face?

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  1. 1. Tooth that sounds fierce but whimpers at thunder beside the gamekeeper?
  2. 2. Prefect brother who polished his badge until it blinded anyone questioning authority?
  3. 3. Air mail carrier that doesn't care about postage, just mice?
  4. 4. Redhead who finds checkers a little too intense on a giant board?
  5. 5. Godfather who was totally unfazed by a dog's life on the run from Azkaban?
  6. 6. Missing-toed pest that spent twelve years masquerading as a schoolboy's pet?
  7. 7. Bookworm who turns reading into an Olympic sport across all seven terms?
  8. 10. Twig that points out your deepest secrets when you're wood-choosing?
  9. 11. Sweet tavern drink that won't get teenagers tipsy, but might knock out a house-elf?
  10. 13. Soul shard container that makes breaking up truly hard to do?
  11. 14. Mythic beast whose front half honors the house with the bravest courage?
  12. 16. Coat that makes you a total no-show at curfew?
  13. 17. Alley that requires tapping a specific brick to see where the magic is stored?
  14. 18. Sock collector who finally felt footwear was a step toward liberation?

Harry Potter

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  1. 1. Lightning mark that left quite an impression on someone's forehead?
  2. 3. Golden ball that loves giving Seekers the runaround?
  3. 4. Devoted helper who was totally swept off his feet by a single sock?
  4. 5. Giant underground serpent with an absolutely killer gaze?
  5. 6. Someone entirely non-magical who thinks sparks come strictly from plugs?
  6. 9. Split soul keepsake that is practically impossible to recycle?
  7. 11. House of loyal badgers who do the heavy lifting without making a fuss?
  8. 13. School resident who never has to worry about running out of spirit?
  9. 15. Stick with great career prospects in spellcasting?
  10. 16. Feathered airmail delivery service that really gives a hoot?
  11. 18. Hagrid's cowardly boarhound who sounds much bite-ier than he is?

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  1. 2. Picture book where the portraits smile and wave right back at you?
  2. 3. Teacher whose hair and demeanor are equally ungreased?
  3. 4. Blonde bully whose father will definitely hear about this?
  4. 7. House of lionhearted daredevils who rush where angels fear to tread?
  5. 8. Dark-wizard tracker whose work schedule is simply criminal?
  6. 9. Proud feathered half-horse who expects you to bow down before business?
  7. 10. Ambitious house of serpent-lovers plotting their next power move?
  8. 11. Castle academy where the homework can turn you into a badger?
  9. 12. Short banker who never takes any funny business at the teller window?
  10. 14. Neville's pet that always seems to jump to conclusions?
  11. 17. Mother whose sacrifice proved to be an absolute lifesaver?

Wizarding World

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  1. 2. Wood and twig transportation for aerial sports
  2. 4. Spell used to inconvenience rather than genuinely harm
  3. 6. Silver denomination valued at 29 bronze Knuts
  4. 8. Loyal creature on the yellow-and-black crest
  5. 10. Silvery positive-energy guardian conjured with happy memories
  6. 14. Basement-adjacent house renowned for loyalty and just conduct
  7. 16. Vessel harboring a fragment of a torn soul
  8. 21. Tower house whose entry door requires solving a riddle
  9. 22. Specialist trained to track and capture dark practitioners

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  1. 1. Reptilian emblem of the cunning green house
  2. 3. Feathered courier of the magical world
  3. 5. Standard magical attire worn over everyday clothes
  4. 7. Star-reading forest dweller with equine lower body
  5. 9. Scarlet-and-gold house prizing chivalry and daring nerve
  6. 11. Spoken incantation coupled with a wand motion
  7. 12. Pitch player aiming to score through three hoops
  8. 13. Dungeon-dwelling house celebrating ambition and resourcefulness
  9. 15. Minor malevolent spell intended to cause irritation
  10. 17. Intelligent bird linked with wit and wisdom
  11. 18. Ancient symbol studied in elective translation classes
  12. 19. Out-of-fashion pet often misplaced by Neville
  13. 20. Core-filled conduit of magical energy

fantastic beasts

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  1. 1. A serpentine creature with wings that grows or shrinks to fit its space
  2. 6. A beast with a human head, a lion body, and a scorpion tail
  3. 8. A common garden pest resembling a small potato with legs
  4. 9. A giant serpent whose direct gaze causes instant death
  5. 10. A small dark brown marsh-dwelling trickster
  6. 13. A three-headed serpent native to Africa
  7. 17. A small electric blue mischievous flying creature
  8. 18. A Japanese water demon with a hollow head that holds water
  9. 19. A water demon that can take the shape of a horse
  10. 20. Short informal name for the gold-loving furry beast
  11. 21. A small biting pest covered in black hair with extra arms
  12. 22. A shape-shifter that takes the form of your worst fear

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  1. 2. A giant snowy beast also known as the Abominable Snowman
  2. 3. A forest dweller with a human torso and the body of a horse
  3. 4. A horned beast with glowing eyes native to North America
  4. 5. An apelike creature that can turn invisible and predict the future
  5. 7. A rare beast with a lion head, a goat body, and a dragon tail
  6. 11. A shy creature with giant eyes that dances on its hind legs during a full moon
  7. 12. A doglike creature that looks like a Jack Russell terrier with a forked tail
  8. 14. A large African beast resembling a rhino with an explosive horn
  9. 15. A giant fire-breathing winged reptile
  10. 16. A small humanoid creature with insect wings used for decoration

Harry Potter

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  1. 3. He has a great deal of bark but absolutely no bite for a giant boarhound
  2. 4. A northern constellation with a fiery bite, or a spoiled heir with a silver spoon
  3. 6. A swindler or a staff, or a ginger feline who recognized a ratty imposter
  4. 7. A greasy potion-maker whose true loyalty was revealed at the very end of a memory
  5. 10. His elemental law dictates you can't conjure a good feast out of thin air
  6. 14. The mental art of closing one's mind against magical invasion and influence
  7. 16. A short, French-sounding nickname for a werewolf professor, or a rat who loves to cook
  8. 18. Magical exam grade that sounds like a tiny lizard but is actually below acceptable
  9. 19. A crusty wound healer that spent twelve years masquerading as a ginger boy's pet
  10. 20. The brightest star in the night sky who was framed for a mass murder
  11. 21. A giant mistake hidden in the woods who loves bicycle handlebars

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  1. 1. She can change her nose at will but can't help tripping over umbrella stands
  2. 2. Stunning sirens whose temper tantrums turn them into scaly, bird-headed beasts
  3. 3. A sweet chocolate treat or a bowler-hatted politician who denied the dark lord's return
  4. 5. Part of a goblin's hold on your gold
  5. 8. A lotus flower in Sanskrit, or a Ravenclaw twin who had a miserable time at the Yule Ball
  6. 9. A Quidditch player whose sole job is to protect teammates from flying iron balls
  7. 10. The house of the brave at heart, where daring and nerve set them apart
  8. 11. The only all-wizarding village in Britain, famous for its sweetshops and pubs
  9. 12. The house of ambitious folk who use any means to achieve their ends
  10. 13. A wizard who can take an animal form without losing their human mind
  11. 15. Spark-producing stone or a brutish Slytherin Quidditch captain with prominent teeth
  12. 17. Wolfish by name and wolfish by moonlight

harry potter

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  1. 3. One of the four groups students are sorted into
  2. 4. A room where students sleep at school

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  1. 1. The color of the snitch caught during a quidditch match
  2. 2. A group of players competing in quidditch
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