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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Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Angeles crossword clue, featured as 56 Across in the USA Today Crossword on June 26, 2025.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 26 June 2025
This was an easier crossword than yesterday, but 5-Across and 6-Down were tricky since the clues were sparse.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Los Angeles Times crossword Today’s crossword (McMeel) Daily Commuter crossword
SUDOKU
Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Angeles crossword clue, featured as 56 Across in the USA Today Crossword on June 26, 2025.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 26 June 2025
This was an easier crossword than yesterday, but 5-Across and 6-Down were tricky since the clues were sparse.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Los Angeles Times crossword Today’s crossword (McMeel) Daily Commuter crossword
SUDOKU
Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crossword
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“Crossword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossword. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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