Crossword (Noun)
Meaning
A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The daily newspaper always includes a crossword puzzle on the back page of the entertainment section.
- She spent the entire Sunday afternoon working on the challenging crossword puzzle in the magazine.
- The teacher assigned her students to complete a crossword puzzle as a fun way to practice their vocabulary.
- He loved doing crosswords and was known for being able to finish even the most difficult ones in under an hour.
- The elderly woman enjoyed doing crosswords to keep her mind sharp and active.