Crossword puzzle and Jigsaw puzzle

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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Jigsaw puzzle and crossword puzzle are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Jigsaw puzzle" with "Crossword puzzle", this phrases are similar.

Jigsaw puzzle

Jigsaw puzzle noun - A puzzle that requires you to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a stiff base and cut into interlocking pieces.
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Crossword puzzle and jigsaw puzzle are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Crossword puzzle" with "Jigsaw puzzle", this phrases are similar.
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