Irish Crossword Puzzle
by Kelly Ann Buchanan
|
Across
1. * HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S ___!
4. Droop Down
7. * Irish writer who wrote "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1895): ___ Wilde (b.1854 - d.1900)
12. Globes
13. It'll turn "tion" into an engine mechanism
15. * On the Irish Flag, it represents the hope for peace between Irish Protestants and Catholics
16. * Elizabeth Browen and #7A and James Joyce and #54A and Jonathan Swift, for example
18. Chinese unit of distance
19. * Novel by #7A: "The Picture ___ Dorian Gray" (1891)
20. Give out
21. Actress Jillian
22. Mr. Pacino
24. Pool circuits
26. Hue for Hair
28. Twelve inches, for short
29. * Dating to the 8th Century, this illuminated manuscript of Latin Gospels is kept at Ireland's Trinity College: The Book of ___
31. Larry and Shemp's pal
33. * Celtic
36. * Ireland's verses
42. Actress who's nickname is "La Lollo" (Initials)
43. Restaurant Fare: Soup ___ Jour
44. Mr. Sharif
45. Hall of Fame pitcher Ryan
47. Healing plant
49. Initials of the author of "Wuthering Heights" (1847)
50. In the vicinity of
52. * Leprechaun's Loot
54. * Irish writer W.B. Yeats (b.1865 - d.1939) works include "Mosada" and "Sailing to Byzantium" QUESTION: What does the "B" in his name stand for?
57. Cheerleader's Cheer
58. Affix
60. Hartford's locale on an env.
61. It'll turn "bath" into a day of rest and worship
64. Buddhist sacred mountain
66. The Beatles song: "Love ___ Do"
67. Expressions of satisfaction
69. Hip-Hop star: Dr. ___
71. Leonardo Vinci connecter
72. Yes: Spain
74. * Irish tribal leader
77. Spoken exams
79. Deborah or John or Walter
80. Bowie's model-actress wife
81. "Girl, Interrupted" (1999) name
82. Traveler's overnight rest spot
83. Info requested on a job application, for short
|
Down
1. * Priest of the ancient Celts
2. * In Ireland, Lady Gregory co-founded the Irish National Theatre Society (in 1902) that would soon stage its mainly indigenous productions here (in 1904): The ___ Theatre
3. Fashion monogram
4. * Arthur Griffith (b.1872 - d.1922) founded this political movement in Ireland, in 1905
5. Broker
6. Axl Rose's rock band, briefly
7. Hooter
8. * Irish blackthorn or oak cudgels (var. sp.)
9. "So-So" in Strasbourg: "Comme ___-Comme ca"
10. Over
11. NHL officials
12. Peculiar
14. Pen name of Baroness Karen Blixen: ___ Dinesen
17. Locale of Des Moines, on an env.
23. Pant Part
25. Certain non-verbal communication, for short
27. * Ireland
30. Fall behind
32. Either ___ / Neither nor
34. Matinee Star
35. Prompted the Actor
36. Folksy singer: Lisa ___
37. Fruit of Brazil
38. Mother, commonly
39. Police Officer
40. The ___ndike Gold Rush (1897 - 1898)
41. Took a seat
46. * Word with Ireland
48. ___ and Behold!
51. * Famous Irish-American: ___ Kennedy
53. Music syllable
55. Korean art of self defense: ___ Kwon Do
56. It's seen with CD
59. Jugular Vein locale
60. * Memorial marked by a mound of stones, in Ireland
62. * He is the current Irish leader of #4D: Gerry ___
63. * High King of Ireland: ___ Boru (b.926 - d.1014)
64. Scent
65. * She is the current President of Ireland: ___ McAleese
68. She starred in 1984's "Places in the Heart" (Initials)
70. It'll turn "ui" into boredom
73. Tel Aviv's locale on an env.
75. It'll turn "di" into a Swiss Alps literary heroine
76. Shakespearean contraction
78. B.C. opposite
|
Solution to the crossword puzzle
Provided by Infoplease — an authoritative, comprehensive reference website that offers an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs. Visit Infoplease.com to find more resources endorsed by teachers and librarians.
July Events
Find educational resources for every day in July. Fill your July lessons with activities for the Summer, Independence Day (July 4), First World Cup Soccer Tournament (July 13), Ice Cream Day (July 19), First Moon Landing (July 20), Parents Day (July 26), and Beatrix Potter's Birthday (July 28).
Make Learning Fun with Sylvan
Introducing all-new Sylvan Workbooks and Learning Kits. Help children catch up, keep up, and get ahead! Click here to learn more about Sylvan Learning Products.
Free Summer Learning Guides – Gr. K-6
Make sure that your incoming students are prepared for the new school year with these packets of fun activities and skill-builders — perfect summer activities to prepare for back-to-school.
What Can Dominican U. Do for You?
Classroom Teachers: Regionally Accredited Dominican University can help keep your career on course with a MAEd in ESL, Elementary Ed, or Reading—100% online. Earn your MAEd in as little as 18 months! Find out more.
Dealing with Germs in the Classroom
Communicable diseases spread quickly among students in the classroom. We've gathered printables and advice for germ prevention in school. Find tips on how to keep your classroom clean and educate students on preventing diseases, from Swine flu to the common cold.
Educational Clip Art
TeacherVision and DK have teamed up to offer you DK's widely-recognized photographs as downloadable clip art. Find images for the human body, space, holidays, ancient Rome, and more. Feel free to use this clip art for school projects, reports, to create holiday cards, or just for fun!
Top-Ranked Educational Program—100% Online
Equip your faculty with today's best practices through an MS in Curriculum and Instruction or an MS in Educational Administration—100% online from The University of Scranton. Find out more!
