"crossword puzzle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crossword puzzles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crossword puzzle (plural crossword puzzles)
  1. (games) A crossword. Categories (topical): Games Synonyms: xword puzzle [abbreviation]
    Sense id: en-crossword_puzzle-en-noun-BG6cGUMW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: games

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