word square

noun

1. a set of words such that when arranged one beneath another in the form of a square they read alike horizontally and vertically.

word square

noun

1. a puzzle in which the player must fill a square grid with words that read the same across as down

Word History and Origins

Origin of word square¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

From the letters composing each of the following four sentences make a word-square: 1.

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Fill the vacant places with letters to form a reversible double diamond which shall inclose a reversible word-square.

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From the sentence "Seer eats a pear" form a double diamond, the center of which will be a double word-square.

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From the sentence "Mad at pert hens," form a double-diamond of which the center shall be a double word-square.

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