In espionage and crosswords there are no coincidences, only problems to solve.

Our SPYSCAPE Chief Crossword Puzzle setter Will Nediger crafted a devious challenge for readers: Solve 10 James Bond-themed crosswords as the clock runs down.

Superhero solvers should be able to complete all 10 puzzles in 30 minutes (3 minutes per puzzle) but the challenge for less experienced solvers is to shave time off of your game with each 007-inspired crossword. You can monitor your progress using our SPYSCAPE online clock (top, left) found within each of our online puzzles.

Feel free to use an online dictionary, Google, or invite a friend to help you solve the puzzles with the help of our online code generator.

In Nediger’s opinion, there’s no such thing as cheating: “The more puzzles you complete, by hook or by crook, the better you'll get at solving!”

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CHALLENGE ONE: 007

This puzzle might make you say “God is good”.

CHALLENGE TWO: Alternate Bond

007’s undergoing double changes.

CHALLENGE THREE: Blast Off‍

M and Q are co-hosting a roast in celebration of James Bond's distinguished service to MI6. Solve the puzzle to discover the surprise awaiting 007!
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CHALLENGE FOUR: Bond… James Bond

It bears repeating. 

CHALLENGE FIVE: Screen Pioneers‍

A puzzle celebrating some filmic firsts.
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CHALLENGE SIX: Romantic Attachments‍

To solve this puzzle, you'll have to make some connections.

CHALLENGE SEVEN: Diamonds are Forever‍

Can you uncover the smuggling ring?
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CHALLENGE EIGHT: Live Another Day‍

A puzzle about a character immortalized in film history.

CHALLENGE NINE: Bonded

007’s making connections.
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CHALLENGE TEN: In Character‍

How would you categorize this puzzle’s theme clues?