Definition of Crossword puzzle

1. Noun. A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle.

Exact synonyms: Crossword
Generic synonyms: Puzzle

Definition of Crossword puzzle

1. Noun. (games) A crossword. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crossword Puzzle

crosstalks
crosstie
crosstied
crossties
crosstown
crosstree
crosstrees
crosswalk
crosswalks
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswinds
crosswise
crossword
crossword puzzle (current term)
crossword puzzles
crosswordese
crosswordlike
crosswords
crosswort
crossworts
crost
crostini
crostinis
crostino
crotal
crotala
crotalaria
crotalaria poisoning

Literary usage of Crossword puzzle

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Basic Concepts in the Methodology of the Social Sciences by Johann Mouton, H. C. Marais (1988)
"It was Kuhn himself who referred to the analogy between normal science and building a jigsaw puzzle or filling in a crossword puzzle. ..."

2. Daily Summer Activities, Moving from First to Second Grade by Jo Ellen Moore (2000)
"A Number Word crossword puzzle Name the numbers. Across Down Word Box 1.5 3.2 5.6 6.3 1.4 2.8 4. q ..."

3. Conceptions of Social Inquiry by J. J. Snyman (1993)
"Kuhn himself refers to the analogy between normal scientific practice and the completion of a jigsaw puzzle or a crossword-puzzle. ..."

4. Motivation & Learning: A Teachers Guide to Building Excitement for Learning by Spence Rogers, Jim Ludington, Shari Graham (1999)
"DESCRIPTION This strategy uses the concept of a crossword puzzle as the basis for students processing information, topics, or concepts. ..."

5. Authentic Reading Practice Grades 4-6 by Jo Ellen Moore (2001)
"Make a Newsworthy Puzzle Creating a crossword puzzle is a lot of fun, but it can be confusing unless you know the basics. Model for your class the steps ..."

6. Seasonal Activities Grades 3-5 by Jo Ellen Moore, Joy Evans (2005)
"Thanksgiving crossword puzzle Use the clues below to solve the crossword puzzle Across 2. the Native American who ..."

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