"crosswordy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more crosswordy [comparative], most crosswordy [superlative]
Etymology: From crossword + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crossword|y}} crossword + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} crosswordy (comparative more crosswordy, superlative most crosswordy)
  1. (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a crossword puzzle. Tags: informal
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