"alphabetical jigsaw" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: alphabetical jigsaws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alphabetical jigsaw (plural alphabetical jigsaws)
  1. (crosswording) A form of crossword in which clues are not numbered, but instead given in alphabetical order of their solution, and solvers must work out where each answer fits in the grid.
    Sense id: en-alphabetical_jigsaw-en-noun-oSeWcAf5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Crosswording

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