About this crossword
A crossword about famous inventions and the people behind them, from Gutenberg’s printing press to the telephone, the light bulb and the microwave oven. Every clue names the inventor or the year.
16 clues, 7 across and 9 down, on a 17×16 grid; the longest answer has 10 letters and the shortest 4.
Did you know?
- Thomas Edison held more than 1,000 U.S. patents.
- The first words on Bell’s telephone were “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.”
- The Wright brothers’ first flight lasted 12 seconds.
Questions
Do I need to know the dates?
No. The inventor’s name in each clue is usually enough, and the dates help you check your answer.
How do I make the famous inventions crossword easier?
Download the PDF with a word bank: it lists all 16 answers, from Airplane to Zipper, so solvers match each one to its clue. The answer key is on page two.