crossword

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: kros'-werd
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[edit] Etymology

cross + word

[edit] Noun

crossword (plural crosswords)

1. (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.

[edit] Synonyms

• crossword puzzle

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• acrostic
• cryptic crossword
• game
• puzzle