Food science crossword puzzle - 2024 Christmas Lectures

Sink your teeth into this food science-themed puzzle while we wait for the Christmas Lectures

Chris van Tulleken on the set of the Christmas Lectures. The word puzzle is added to the image.
Photo: Paul Wilkinson

Only a few more sleeps until the 2024 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI

To get into the festive spirit (but with a science theme, as we do at the Ri), kick back with this short but sweet crossword puzzle – the clues are a little taste of what you can expect in this year's Lectures.

You can solve it online on the Puzzel website or download a copy to print at home.

Set your reminders

The 2024 Christmas Lectures will air on BBC Four on 29, 30 and 31 December at 9pm. You can also watch live or on-demand on BBC iPlayer.