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crossword

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkrɔːswɜːrd/ · UK /ˈkrɒswɜːd/

crossword means: A puzzle where you use clues to put words into rows of squares that cross each other.

noun

WORD PUZZLEB1

A puzzle where you use clues to put words into rows of squares that cross each other.

  • I do a crossword every morning.
  • She solved the crossword on the train.
  • Can you help me with this crossword clue?

Similar words: crossword puzzle

Common phrases: crossword puzzle, solve a crossword, do a crossword

PUZZLE GRIDB2

The pattern of squares where the answers to a word puzzle are written.

  • Draw a crossword with ten rows.
  • The blank crossword was printed below the clues.
  • She shaded three squares in the crossword.

Similar words: crossword grid

Common phrases: blank crossword, crossword grid, fill the crossword

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What does crossword mean?

A puzzle where you use clues to put words into rows of squares that cross each other.

What is crossword in other languages?

Türkçe: bulmaca · Español: crucigrama · Français: mots croisés · Deutsch: Kreuzworträtsel · Italiano: cruciverba · 日本語: クロスワードパズル

How do you pronounce crossword?

In American English /ˈkrɔːswɜːrd/; in British English /ˈkrɒswɜːd/.

How do you use crossword in a sentence?

I do a crossword every morning. She solved the crossword on the train.

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