14-Line Poem with Only Two Rhymes Across Three Stanzas
Crosswords word answers and clues
Poetry clues in crosswords can be tricky, especially when they go beyond the usual sonnets and haikus. If you see “14-line poem with only two rhymes across three stanzas”, the answer is RONDEL—a structured, old-school French verse form. It’s got a strict rhyme scheme and repeats certain lines, giving it a bit of a musical, rhythmic feel. You probably won’t hear about it outside of literature classes or crosswords, but now that you know, it’s one to keep in your back pocket.
Possible Answers:
- RONDEL – The correct answer, following the 14-line, two-rhyme, repeating-line structure.
- SONNET – A 14-line poem, but with a completely different rhyme pattern.
- VILLANELLE – Another structured poem with repeating lines, but it’s 19 lines long.
- BALLADE – Another old French verse form, but longer and more complex.
Sneaky Alternatives:
- RHYME ROYALE – A different structured verse that sometimes pops up in hard puzzles.
- SESTINA – Highly structured but way longer than 14 lines.
- TERZA RIMA – A rhyme scheme used by Dante, but not a match for this clue.
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