Eccentric Edifices and Structural Surprises Crossword Puzzle

Edit Puzzle

Title

Description

Word-Clue Pairs (one per line, format: WORD SPACE clue)

DYSFUNCTIONAL Not operating normally, often describing flawed design
ECHOLOEIL Architectural feature creating visual echoes or illusions
TILTING Slanting or leaning unexpectedly, like the Pisa tower
ZIGGURAT Terraced pyramid structure from ancient Mesopotamia
MISMATCH Lack of uniformity or misaligned structural element
ASBESTOS Heat-resistant material later found to be hazardous
CRIPPLEWALL Short wood framing wall often vulnerable in earthquakes
VENEER Thin decorative layer covering a surface
CANTILEVER A projecting beam anchored at only one end
ARCHITRAVE Horizontal beam resting on columns
TROMPELOEIL Art of creating optical illusions in architecture
FACADE The front face of a building, often decorative
ASHLAR Finely dressed stone masonry used in walls
CANTONMENT Temporary military quarters that may affect local architecture
PARAPET Low protective wall along a roof or balcony
SPANDREL Space between two arches or between arch and rectangular frame
BASTION A projecting part of a fortification
NAVE Central part of a church, extending to the altar
BUTTRESS Support built against a wall to strengthen it
KEELING Uneven settling causing distortion in structures

Eccentric Edifices and Structural Surprises

Test your knowledge of unusual architectural anomalies, unique building quirks, and surprising structural details around the world.

Game Controls

Across

Down

Similar Crossword Puzzles

Curious Quirks of Architecture
Size: 12Difficulty: easy
Architectural Anomalies Quiz
Explore uncommon and intriguing architectural anomalies through this crossword puzzle. Test your knowledge of peculiar structures, unusual designs, and famous architectural oddities.
Unveiling Bizarre Architectural Marvels
Size: 16Difficulty: easy
Architectural Anomalies Quiz
A crossword exploring unique irregularities and oddities in iconic architecture around the world.
Unusual Wonders in Architectural Design
Size: 10Difficulty: easy
Architectural Anomalies Quiz
Test your knowledge of extraordinary architectural anomalies with this engaging crossword puzzle featuring unique structural marvels and design quirks.
Enigmatic Structures and Odd Designs
Size: 8Difficulty: easy
Architectural Anomalies Quiz
A crossword exploring unusual architectural features and bizarre building anomalies from around the world.

Edit Puzzle

Similar Crossword Puzzles

Curious Quirks of Architecture

Unveiling Bizarre Architectural Marvels

Unusual Wonders in Architectural Design

Enigmatic Structures and Odd Designs