cru·ci·ver·bal·ist
| \ ˌkrüsəˈvərbələ̇st \
Definition of cruciverbalist
: a person skillful in creating or solving crossword puzzles
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“Cruciverbalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruciverbalist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.
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