crossword

noun

cross·word ˈkrȯs-ˌwərd

: a puzzle in which words are filled into a pattern of numbered squares in answer to correspondingly numbered clues and in such a way that the words read across and down

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Los Angeles Times crossword Today’s crossword (McMeel) Daily Commuter crossword SUDOKU Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game. —

USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 The New York Times Greatest Hits Of Monday Crossword Puzzles Luxury travelers who can’t break their crossword habit know there’s no better time to unwind with a good puzzle than a long flight or train ride. —

Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Netflix’s Hot Rabbi 15 Across By Get a new PEOPLE Puzzler crossword every Friday, or play any Puzzler for free anytime! —

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Robyn Weintraub, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crossword