Celebrate the year with our Holidays & Seasonal crossword puzzles, featuring festive themes and trivia for every special occasion.
Embrace the spirit of every time of year with crosswords dedicated to winter festivities, summer vacations, spooky Halloween trivia, and more. Whether you are counting down to Christmas or welcoming the first days of spring, these themed puzzles add a festive touch to your daily solving routine.
Crossword clues used in holidays & seasonal puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Standard cheerful greeting, regardless of the season.”
MERRY (5)
“The focal month of this warm-weather celebration.”
JULY (4)
“What St. Nick wears to beat the mid-year temperatures.”
SHORTS (6)
“Ribbon tied around a present, even in the middle of summer.”
BOW (3)
“How Father Christmas might ride the waves into California.”
SURFER (6)
“Hemisphere where July actually falls during the winter season.”
SOUTHERN (8)
“Sandy alternative to a white, frosty landscape.”
BEACH (5)
“Spiced dairy drink, perhaps blended into a milkshake for July.”
EGGNOG (6)
“Often decorated with seashells or sunglasses for this holiday.”
TREE (4)
“Bauble hung on a makeshift, warm-weather evergreen.”
ORNAMENT (8)
“Jolly figure who might trade his heavy suit for board shorts.”
SANTA (5)
“Where you might float on a giant inflatable reindeer.”
POOL (4)
“Sleigh pullers who might enjoy a well-deserved summer break.”
REINDEER (8)
“The sweltering weather condition that makes this holiday ironic.”
HEAT (4)
“Round serving yielded by a specialized dipper”
SCOOP (5)
“The frozen part of the day's celebrated dessert”
ICE (3)
“Bubbly beverage featuring a submerged scoop”
FLOAT (5)
“Sticky, golden drizzle made from heated sugar”
CARAMEL (7)
“Category of foods that includes traditional frozen treats”
DAIRY (5)
“Edible vessel for a frozen treat”
CONE (4)
“Fruit-based frozen dessert made without dairy”
SORBET (6)
“Fruit split lengthwise to anchor a classic dessert”
BANANA (6)
“Type of cone with a distinctive grid pattern”
WAFFLE (6)
“Style of serve that comes from a machine rather than a tub”
SOFT (4)
“Nut commonly paired with butter in a popular flavor”
PECAN (5)
“Denser, richer Italian cousin of standard ice cream”
GELATO (6)
“Alternative to an edible cone”
CUP (3)
“Layered dessert served in a tall glass”
PARFAIT (7)
“Little morsel of chocolate mixed into a minty scoop”
CHIP (4)
“Grated cooking surface used for outdoor cooking.”
GRILL (5)
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