crossword

noun

1. A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.
2. (broadly, informal)The grid of such a puzzle.

   “HOW TO ENTER::Fill in the crossword and send it to CROSSWORD No.54, DRUM, 176 Main Street, Johannesburg”

   “I sat on the bed and began to fill in the crossword.”

   “All you have to do is fill in the crossword on this page and write your name and address on the coupon in Block Capitals (those written in longhand will not qualify).”

   “They should be able to fill out the crossword using their knowledge from this chapter.”

   ““You said you wanted me to fill out the crossword for you!””

3. (obsolete)The words in an acrostic puzzle from which the letters are to be taken.

   “DOUBLE ACROSTIC. My primals and finals are the same as the first crossword. Crosswords--(1) A castle in Spain. (2) The quantity contained in a ladle. (3) A convulsive sound which comes from the throat.[…]”

   “CROSSWORDS: I. Not plain. 2. Wandering tribes. 3. To disparage.[…]”

4. (obsolete)A crossword enigma poem.

   “A CROSSWORD. My first is in army but not in fort. My second is in prisoner but not in court.[…]”