crossword puzzle

noun

1. a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues or definitions are supplied and fitted into correspondingly numbered sets of squares, one letter per square, the words being arranged horizontally or vertically so that most letters form part of two words.

crossword puzzle

/ ˈkrɒsˌwɜːd /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: crossword. a puzzle in which the solver deduces words suggested by numbered clues and writes them into corresponding boxes in a grid to form a vertical and horizontal pattern

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossword puzzle¹

1910–15; cross- + word, allegedly for earlier word cross

Example Sentences

Last’s public statements on this subject, he writes, are often met with eye rolls: “Oh, so now the crossword puzzle needs to be woke?”

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There, Alex would probably do some crossword puzzles while I read or play video games for a bit.

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He did crossword puzzles in a flash and was a wonderful classical guitarist.

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"A lot of people assume crossword puzzles or reading are enough to keep the brain sharp. But not all activities truly promote neuroplasticity," said de Villers-Sidani.

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The collection is like an elaborate crossword puzzle designed by Borges.

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