crossword
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crossword
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The New York Times collaborating with a major network on the show follows the publication's move into games apps - including the Crossword, Spelling Bee and Wordle - in recent years.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Though its subtitle — “The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle” — suggests a history tome, Last approaches the subject essayistically.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
This week, host June Thomas talks to Anna Shechtman, a crossword puzzle creator whose new book is called The Riddles of the Sphinx: Inheriting the Feminist History of the Crossword Puzzle.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2024
Currently, on the eBay page, there are 26 bids that have reached $2,550 to spend time with "Poker Face" actress Natasha Lyonne solving the New York Times Sunday Crossword.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2023
“She’s the reason I like puzzles and mysteries so much. Crossword puzzles, riddle books, strategy games—you name it, she bought it. Every birthday. Every Christmas.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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