crossword puzzle

noun

1. a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues or definitions are supplied and fitted into correspondingly numbered sets of squares, one letter per square, the words being arranged horizontally or vertically so that most letters form part of two words.

crossword puzzle

/ ˈkrɒsˌwɜːd /

noun

1. a puzzle in which the solver deduces words suggested by numbered clues and writes them into corresponding boxes in a grid to form a vertical and horizontal pattern Sometimes shortened tocrossword

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossword puzzle¹

1910–15; cross- + word, allegedly for earlier word cross

Example Sentences

“Believe me, it’s not me just laying there in comfort,” said Freeman, who has resorted to crossword puzzles to occupy his mind during his rehab work.

From Los Angeles Times

I do a meditation in bed, I drink my coffee and I’m doing my New York Times crossword puzzle, Wordle, Connections and all the things.

From Los Angeles Times

Sajak said he’s looking forward to time to “with my crossword puzzles” and family.

From Los Angeles Times

Party poppers, crossword puzzles, and a mini bottle of Prosecco - all neatly packaged in an orange gift bag that said "Welcome Aboard".

From BBC

Ms Terry decided that she did not want to "just do crossword puzzles" during her retirement.

From BBC