Crossword

/ˈkrɔːs.wɜːrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A word puzzle in which words are filled into a grid based on given clues, with the words intersecting at certain letters.

I enjoy solving the daily crossword in the newspaper.

A game or activity involving this type of puzzle.

Every Sunday, my friends and I gather to compete in a crossword challenge.

A book or collection of these puzzles.

I bought a new crossword book to keep myself entertained during the long flight.

A specific arrangement of words and clues in this format.

The crossword we completed last night was particularly challenging.

The word 'crossword' is a combination of 'cross' and 'word', first used in the early 20th century.

crossword puzzle

A puzzle that includes a grid and clues for filling in words.

to do a crossword

To engage in solving a crossword puzzle.

clue

A hint or prompt that helps in solving a crossword.

grid

The arrangement of squares where words are filled in a crossword puzzle.

Crossy

I spent the afternoon just doing some crossy with my coffee.

Word grid

I’ll tackle that word grid while I wait for my appointment.