Catcher in the Rye 2026

123456789101112131415161718192021
Across
  1. 3. This symbol represents Holden’s thoughts on where he’ll “go” in life and whether or not things can revert back to the way they once were.
  2. 7. Teacher whom Holden respects until a bizarre encounter takes place
  3. 9. Holden liked the glass cases in this location
  4. 11. Holden respected this student: James ____
  5. 13. This symbol represents Sunny’s youth and inexperience
  6. 17. School Holden leaves at the beginning of the novel
  7. 18. Grabs for the gold ring on the carrousel
  8. 19. Handsome character who is a “secret slob”
Down
  1. 1. Holden writes his essay on this topic
  2. 2. Wants to ice skate at Radio City Music Hall
  3. 4. Holden constantly thinks about giving this character a “buzz”
  4. 5. Holden imagines putting six gunshots in this character’s belly
  5. 6. Mr. Spencer tells Holden that "life is a ____"
  6. 8. Holden and Jane often played this game
  7. 10. This symbol represents Allie’s individuality, creativity, and youth.
  8. 12. Holden’s younger brother who died of leukemia
  9. 14. This symbol represents purity and Holden’s attempt to not “mess things up”
  10. 15. Pimply character who rooms next to Holden at Pencey Prep
  11. 16. Holden often uses this insult to describe people
  12. 20. Holden meets Mrs. Morrow here
  13. 21. Wrote a book of short stories called The Secret Goldfish