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The Old Man and the Sea literature crossword with characters Santiago and Manolin.
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The Old Man and the Sea Crossword Puzzle

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An 18-clue crossword covering Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and the Sea*. Clues ask about protagonist Santiago and young Manolin, the great marlin, key story details like the eighty-four-day drought and the proposal in Cuba, and literary references. Use it for comprehension checks, reading-group discussion, or a classroom activity in Grades 7–9.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated July 2026

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