Meaning of the word crossword in English
What does crossword mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crossword
US /ˈkrɑːs.wɝːd/
UK /ˈkrɒs.wɜːd/
Noun
a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues
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She spends her Sunday mornings doing the crossword in the newspaper.
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I need a five-letter word for 'happy' for my crossword.
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