Updike, 2004

The Princess Bride Crossword Puzzle

Updike, 2004

Across 3. having white or milky skin with pink or blue eyes and a deep, red pupil 5. to bring together in a group 7. the Wizard looking for the six-fingered man 11. very small in size, weight, or thickness 14. to go beyond reproach or doubt 16. a character who loves hunting 17. a state of being 20. to go beyond quality or limit 21. to worry Down 1. the strongest man in the world 2. impossible to grasp fully 3. agonizing physical or mental pain; torment 4. a period of 14 days 6. a deep narrow valley or gorge 8. to be in terror of 9. conformity to propriety and modesty 10. to have a strong dislike for 12. greatness of surroundings; splendor 13. the most beautiful woman in the world 15. a prearranged, formal combat between two persons 18. the Man in Black 19. suffering a disorder of the mind

Updike, 2004

The Princess Bride Crossword Puzzle

Teacher Key

Updike, 2004

Across 3. albino (60)- having white or milky skin with pink or blue eyes and a deep, red pupil 5. congregate (37)- to bring together in a group 7. Inigo- the Wizard looking for the six-fingered man 11. fine (159)- very small in size, weight, or thickness 14. unimpeachable (199)- to go beyond reproach or doubt 16. Prince- a character who loves hunting 17. existence (104)- a state of being 20. surpass (79)- to go beyond quality or limit 21. fret (35)- to worry Down 1. Fezzik- the strongest man in the world 2. inconceivable (88)- impossible to grasp fully 3. anguish (194)- agonizing physical or mental pain; torment 4. fortnight (35)- a period of 14 days 6. ravine (146)- a deep narrow valley or gorge 8. dread (55)- to be in terror of 9. decency (48)- conformity to propriety and modesty 10. loathe (35)- to have a strong dislike for 12. magnificence (40)- greatness of surroundings; splendor 13. Buttercup- the most beautiful woman in the world 15. duel (149)- a prearranged, formal combat between two persons 18. Westley- the Man in Black 19. mad (51)- suffering a disorder of the mind