Crossword
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossword is a noun meaning (informal, by extension) The grid of such a puzzle.
Meaning
(informal, by extension) The grid of such a puzzle.
More Meanings
- (games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.
- (obsolete) The words in an acrostic puzzle from which the letters are to be taken.
- (obsolete) A crossword enigma poem.
Example Sentences
I sat on the bed and began to fill in the crossword.
“You said you wanted me to fill out the crossword for you!”
CROSSWORDS: I. Not plain. 2. Wandering tribes. 3. To disparage.[…]
They should be able to fill out the crossword using their knowledge from this chapter.
Word Forms
- crosswords
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grid, gate, grate, puzzle, cryptic, puzzles.
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