Crossword clues for the word: THESPIS The word THESPIS has appeared as an answer to at least 10 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for THESPIS Showing 1 to 10 of 10 results Clue(s) 'Father of Greek tragedy' 1871 opera by Gilbert and Sullivan Actor credited with inventing tragedy Eponymous poet of Greek drama G. & S. burlesque Gilbert and Sullivan's first collaboration Greek dramatist Greek poet who watched his step Old drama name. Reputed founder of Greek drama.