Did you know that many U.S. Presidents and First Ladies have their own tea stories?

This month’s tea crossword puzzle highlights some of the fun details that Judi Slack researched and shares with us to celebrate tea drinking in the White House. Judi’s found 27 fascinating facts about tea diplomacy and presidential preferences for their own daily tea habits. You’re in for a few surprises.

There are several options for enjoying this month’s puzzle.

  • Because it is embedded on the page, you can start filling in the blocks on this screen. It’s a quick and colorful option. Note: the little “hamburger” menu in the lower right-hand corner allows you to clear the screen to start again.
  • You can download the PDF version and print the puzzle + the clues. Old School!
  • You can use the word list below. Or not, if you’re a history buff.
  • We also created an Answer Key. You may want to check it if you’re really stumped.

And, if you’re new to our monthly Tea-Themed Crossword Puzzles, check out some of this year’s previous puzzles.

 

December Tea Crossword Challenge

U.S. Presidents and Their Tea Stories

Answer List – Presidents & First Ladies

Jefferson

Helen Taft

Lincoln

Washington

James Monroe

Tyler

Polk

Fillmore

Buchanan

Johnson

Hayes

Garfield

Clinton

Nancy Reagan

Ford

Nixon

Lyndon Johnson

Kennedy

Wilson

Lou Hoover

McKinley

Coolidge

Truman

Jackson

Grant

Obama

Carter