Definition of crossword
: 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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Six crossword puzzles of varying sizes and difficulties were completed on Saturday.
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An estimated wait for the original location over at Embassy Oaks wait as 65 minutes with more than 50 guests in line ahead — plenty of time to tackle a few chores and finish the crossword puzzle.
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He was known for his humor, crosswords, golfing skills, and love of poetry and reading.
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Or maybe ecru, which is one of my favorite words that appears with regularity in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
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Saralouise was both an author and a songwriter, skilled at solving crossword puzzles, knitting, crafting and crocheting.
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The latter will debut 36 of the network's new installments, such as The Crossword Mystery, which combines three of our favorite things: crime, crossword puzzles, and Chabert.
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The steps fit nicely between bouts with a tough crossword puzzle or getting the place ready for guests.
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More and more people are picking up their Sunday newspaper not just for the comics and crossword but for the coupons.
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First Known Use of crossword
1914
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