"cruciverbal" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From cruci- (“cross”) + verbal (“words”), from Latin roots crux (“cross”) and verbum (“word”). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|cruci-|verbal|t1=cross|t2=words}} cruci- (“cross”) + verbal (“words”), {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} cruciverbal (not comparable)
  1. Relating to crossword puzzles. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Crosswording
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