crossword

UK
/ˈkrɒs.wɜːd/
US
/ˈkrɔːs.wɜrd/

Translations

crosswordnoun
crosswords
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.wɜːd/
US
/ˈkrɔːs.wɜrd/
I enjoy solving a crossword every Sunday morning.
Я люблю разгадывать кроссворд каждое воскресное утро.
Synonyms
crosswordadjective
UK
/ˈkrɒs.wɜːd/
US
/ˈkrɔs.wɝd/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "crossword clues")

Definitions

crosswordnoun
A puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.
She spent her Sunday morning solving the crossword in the newspaper.
crosswordadjective
Relating to or characteristic of crossword puzzles.
I bought a crossword dictionary to help with tough crossword clues.