Crossword and Crossword puzzle

Crossword

Crossword noun - A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle.
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Crossword puzzle is a synonym for crossword. In some cases you can use "Crossword puzzle" instead a noun "Crossword".

Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle noun - A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle.
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Crossword is a synonym for crossword puzzle. You can use "Crossword" instead a noun phrase "Crossword puzzle".

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Crossword puzzle and Crossword. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossword/crossword_puzzle
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