This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 50 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
intentional killing of another human being
action that is thought to be morally wrong.
admit to be guilty of a crime.
the opposite of innocent
a medium used to exchange
a form of deception
an action punishable by law
famous fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
221B ______ ______
Female english writer known for her detective novels and short stories, particularly those revolving around Miss Marple.
a person whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes
something that furnishes proof.
substance that can cause illness or death.
tool designed to do/ prevent physical harm.
plan of action designed to achieve a certain goal.
attention given to something or someone by the media
action of betraying something or somebody
something that is difficult or impossible to solve.
who done it?
A secret plan, usually involving a group to do something unlawful
civil force working for the government to maintain public order.
person who remained after a specific event.
“ you want a revolution? I want a_______! So listen to my declaration...” #hamilton
book that has cardboard as cover
the period of Queen Victoria’s reign
action of adapting something/somebody
a dead body
reason that lead to the action
example of something occurring
a formal setting with the authority to judge disputes
a person harmed, hurt, or killed
opposite of straightened
period of darkness each day.
the skillful handling, controlling, or using something or someone
a story told at two different points in time
when a story is told or recounted instead of shown
face-to-face encounter
characteristics that determines who or what the person do.
an overused stereotype
giving the wrong impression or idea
showing courage or resolve
rigid or stiff behavior to comply with the etiquette
legal term for homicide
a piece of evidence used to solve a crime
the application of science to criminal law
latin for what comes next? Quo ______
declare the punishment decided for an offender
an assistant of the person commiting a crime
having the impression that someone is doing something wrong
evidence that someone was elsewhere when the crime was committed