Definition of Crossword

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 Puzzle
Generic synonyms: Puzzle

Definition of Crossword

1. Noun. (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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Crossword

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crossword

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

Literary usage of Crossword

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

1. 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 ..."

2. 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 ..."

3. Seasonal Activities Grades 1-2by Jo Ellen Moore, Joy Evans by Jo Ellen Moore, Joy Evans (2005)
"... addition & subtraction; counting by 1s, 2s, 5s; alphabetical order; and more • Variety of fun formats: crossword puzzles, hidden pictures, mazes, ..."

4. The Never-Bored Kid Book 2, Ages 8-9 by Martha Cheney (2006)
"Adjectives Each word in this crossword puzzle is an adjective. Across 1. not warm 3. like Santa Claus 5. very pretty 8. not young 9. made of wood 10. very ..."

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