Crosswords Meaning in English
word · lemma: crossword
ˈkɹɔˌswɝdz
KRAWS-werdz
kɹˈɒswɜːdz
KROS-werdz
Definition
Word puzzles in which you fill in a grid with words, answering clues so that the words cross each other at shared letters.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('crosswords'). Commonly associated with newspapers and puzzle books. Phrase: 'do crosswords' (not 'make crosswords', unless you create them). Often considered a relaxing hobby.
Spanish: crucigramasPortuguese (BR): palavras cruzadasPortuguese (PT): palavras cruzadasChinese (Simplified): 填字游戏Chinese (Traditional): 填字遊戲Hindi: क्रॉसवर्ड पहेलियाँArabic: الكلمات المتقاطعةBengali: শব্দছকRussian: кроссвордыJapanese: クロスワードパズルVietnamese: ô chữKorean: 십자말풀이Turkish: çengel bulmacaUrdu: الفاظی پہیلیاںIndonesian: teka-teki silang
Example Sentences
My grandmother loves solving crosswords every Sunday.
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There are crosswords in the newspaper today.
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He enjoys doing crosswords to relax.
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I always tackle the hardest crosswords first.
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Do you prefer crosswords or Sudoku?
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I get stuck on some clues in the Sunday crosswords.
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