Definition of Crosswords

1. Noun. (plural of crossword) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Crosswords

1. crossword [n] - See also: crossword

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crosswords

crosstown
crosstree
crosstrees
crosswalk
crosswalks
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswinds
crosswise
crossword
crossword puzzle
crossword puzzles
crosswordese
crosswordlike
crosswords
crosswort
crossworts
crost
crostini
crostinis
crostino
crotal
crotala
crotalaria
crotalaria poisoning
crotalase
crotalid
crotalid venom
crotalin

Literary usage of Crosswords

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

1. Reports of Cases Argued and Ruled at Nisi Prius, in the Courts of King's by Great Britain Court of King's Bench, Great Britain Court of Common Pleas, Great Britain Court of Exchequer, Great Britain Central Criminal Court (1839)
"In his crosswords whether examination, Mr. Butler said that it had been agreed he did not refuse to deliver that the barley should be paid for on delivery, ..."

2. Building Spelling Skills: Grade 6 by Martha Cheney (2002)
"Practice formats include cloze paragraphs, crosswords, and crack-the- code puzzles. Vocabulary Teacher's Edition Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 EMC ..."

3. Authentic Reading Practice Grades 4-6 by Jo Ellen Moore (2001)
"crosswords or other word puzzles, and cartoons. 8. Classified ads Establish a lost and found section, a personal ad section, and a section where teachers, ..."

4. Jazz Crossword Puzzles by Danny Luciano (1996)
"Enthusiasts await the receipt of their weekly or monthly crosswords in newspapers, magazines, and specialized crossword books. In the same vein, ..."

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