Test your knowledge of legendary figures from history, pop culture, and beyond. Who's who in the crossword world?
Famous people offer a star-studded cast for crossword puzzles, encompassing historical figures, iconic celebrities, influential artists, and groundbreaking scientists. Clues can reference their achievements, birthplaces, famous quotes, or notable works, providing a blend of trivia and cultural knowledge. From 'Einstein' and 'Cleopatra' to 'Beyoncé' and 'Shakespeare,' the world of famous individuals provides endless opportunities for engaging wordplay and recognition challenges, making this category a perennial favorite for puzzlers of all backgrounds.
Crossword clues used in famous people puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Sixteenth US president who delivered the Gettysburg Address”
LINCOLN (7)
“Surrealist painter instantly recognized by his melting clocks and waxed mustache”
DALI (4)
“Eccentric pop star who wore a dress made of raw meat”
GAGA (4)
“Heavyweight legend who famously floated like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
“Symphonist who completed his famous Ninth despite profound hearing loss”
BEETHOVEN (9)
“Author whose raven uttered Nevermore”
POE (3)
“Baroque master of the Brandenburg Concertos”
BACH (4)
“Hound Dog singer hailed as the King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Fictional agent 007 created by novelist Ian Fleming”
BOND (4)
“Last active ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom”
CLEOPATRA (9)
“Physicist whose name became synonymous with genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“British Prime Minister known for his wartime V for Victory sign”
CHURCHILL (9)
“Mexican painter renowned for intensely personal self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Epithet given to Stratford-upon-Avon's most famous playwright”
BARD (4)
“Aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
EARHART (7)
“Jamaican sprinter who is the fastest man alive”
BOLT (4)
“Founding father of the People's Republic of China”
MAO (3)
“Physicist whose name is a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Egyptian queen known for her beauty and tragic end”
CLEOPATRA (9)
“The People's Princess who wed a future king”
DIANA (5)
“The King of Rock and Roll who left the building”
ELVIS (5)
“The Greatest who could float like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
“Surrealist painter of melting clocks”
DALI (4)
“Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“Folk singer who won a Nobel Prize in Literature”
DYLAN (5)
“Canadian rapper who started from the bottom”
DRAKE (5)
“Nickname for the author of Hamlet and Macbeth”
BARD (4)
“Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Nickname for the singer of Single Ladies”
BEY (3)
“Agent 007 created by Ian Fleming”
BOND (4)
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