Hollywood Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Lights, camera, action! Dive into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with crossword puzzles that challenge your knowledge of iconic movies, stars, and the history of the silver screen.

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Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Annual awards for excellence in film
  2. 6. The process of cutting and arranging film
  3. 7. A very famous actor or actress

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  1. 2. The written text of a movie
  2. 3. The platform where actors perform
  3. 4. A single segment of a movie
  4. 5. Equipment used to illuminate a set

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. A very famous actor or actress
  2. 5. The process of cutting and assembling film footage
  3. 6. The location where a scene is filmed

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  1. 1. A character played by an actor
  2. 2. The written text of a movie
  3. 3. The command given to start filming
  4. 4. Equipment used to illuminate a set

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. A company that produces films.
  2. 4. The clothing worn by actors during a performance.
  3. 5. A single continuous segment of a movie.

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  1. 1. The process of assembling raw footage into a final film.
  2. 3. The physical environment where a scene is filmed.
  3. 4. The group of actors in a production.

Summer Movie Blockbusters

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Spool for physical movies, though most theaters use digital drives now
  2. 6. The sweeping orchestral background music that builds tension
  3. 7. Admission pass you'll need to catch the latest weekend premiere
  4. 10. Yellow henchmen returning in a 2026 summer monster comedy
  5. 12. Disney heroine sailing back to the big screen in a 2026 live-action hit
  6. 13. Premium large-screen format favored by directors for massive summer releases
  7. 15. Theater employee who might guide you to your seat in the dark

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  1. 2. Splice together the final footage in post-production
  2. 3. The ensemble of actors headlining a tentpole film
  3. 4. Fake sword, gadget, or item handled by actors on set
  4. 5. High-octane genre packed with stunts, or a director's starting yell
  5. 8. Grand-scale blockbuster, like a sweeping three-hour historical drama
  6. 9. A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a franchise flick
  7. 11. Another name for the clapperboard used to sync sound and picture
  8. 14. Director's vocal instruction to stop rolling the cameras

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The group of actors in a production.
  2. 4. The clothing worn by an actor during a performance.
  3. 6. A short promotional video for an upcoming movie.

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  1. 2. The place where a scene is filmed.
  2. 3. A category of film based on style or theme.
  3. 4. The command given to stop filming.
  4. 5. A famous person who acts in movies.

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The most famous film awards
  2. 6. The process of cutting and joining film
  3. 7. A famous actor or actress

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  1. 2. The written text of a movie
  2. 3. The area where performers act
  3. 4. A single segment of a movie
  4. 5. Equipment used to illuminate a set

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. A famous actor or actress
  2. 5. The process of cutting and assembling film footage

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  1. 1. To guide the actors and crew during filming
  2. 2. The written text of a movie
  3. 3. The command given to start filming
  4. 4. Equipment used to illuminate a movie set

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The sequence of events in a story
  2. 6. A short promotional video for a movie
  3. 7. The group of actors performing in a production

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  1. 2. The golden trophy awarded for excellence in film
  2. 3. A motion picture shown in theaters
  3. 4. The written text of a movie
  4. 5. The area where actors perform

Hollywood

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. The place where a movie scene is filmed
  2. 3. A person who performs in a movie or play
  3. 4. The team of people working behind the scenes

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  1. 1. A famous celebrity in a leading role
  2. 2. A part played by an actor in a movie

Hollywood

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 2. To perform a role in a play or movie
  2. 4. The place where a movie is filmed
  3. 6. The written text of a movie
  4. 8. A very famous actor or actress

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  1. 1. A category of movie like horror or comedy
  2. 3. The group of actors in a movie
  3. 5. The gold statue given for movie excellence
  4. 7. The main story of a movie

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