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- [kraws-wurd, kros- puhz-uh l]
- /ˈkrɔsˌwɜrd, ˈkrɒs- ˈpʌz əl/
- /ˈkrɒ.swɜːd ˈpʌz.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-wurd, kros- puhz-uh l]
- /ˈkrɔsˌwɜrd, ˈkrɒs- ˈpʌz əl/
Definitions of crossword puzzle words
- noun crossword puzzle a puzzle in which the solver deduces words suggested by numbered clues and writes them into corresponding boxes in a grid to form a vertical and horizontal pattern 3
- noun crossword puzzle an arrangement of numbered squares to be filled in with words, a letter to each square, so that a letter appearing in a word placed horizontally is usually also part of a word placed vertically: numbered synonyms and definitions are given as clues for the words 3
- noun crossword puzzle a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues or definitions are supplied and fitted into correspondingly numbered sets of squares, one letter per square, the words being arranged horizontally or vertically so that most letters form part of two words. 1
- noun crossword puzzle word puzzle in grid form with clues 1
- noun crossword puzzle (games) A crossword. 0
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Origin of crossword puzzle
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; cross- + word, allegedly for earlier word cross
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Parts of speech for Crossword puzzle
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crossword puzzle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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